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Explore stories, insights and reflections from Mbantua Gallery owner Tim Jennings, sharing his experiences, knowledge and passion for Aboriginal art, artists and the communities behind the artworks.
Stories from Mbantua Gallery
With decades of experience working alongside Aboriginal artists and communities, Tim shares his personal perspective on the artworks, artists and stories that have shaped Mbantua Gallery. Through his blog, discover insights into Aboriginal art, the Utopia region, gallery exhibitions, significant artworks and the remarkable journeys behind some of Australia's most celebrated artists.
Sharing Knowledge and Stories
Every artwork has a story and Tim's Blog provides an opportunity to explore the history, culture and connections behind the art we share with collectors around the world. Whether you are an art collector, visitor or simply interested in learning more about Aboriginal art, we invite you to explore Tim's stories and discover more about the people, places and artworks that make Mbantua Gallery unique.
If you spend a little bit of time reading about Aboriginal
art, it won’t take long to come across the Utopia art movement. As one of the
most influential communities of independent artists in Australia, this thriving
community is situated about 270km north of Alice Springs deep in the nation’s…
Aboriginal Weapons were often as fearsome as they were
beautiful, so we take a look at five of the most well-known Aboriginal weapons in this article
to give you a better idea of how they were used and for what purpose. SpearsAboriginal spears, ranging from 2.5 and 3 metres in length,
were t…
I and everyone here at Mbantua Gallery were saddened to hear of the death of our friend and prominent Australian Aboriginal artist of many years, Gloria Tamerre Petyarre who passed away on June 8, 2021 in Alice Springs. I first met Gloria way back in 1985 in Angkula
Outstation some 200 k…
Aboriginal Art Symbols - Understanding Aboriginal Art
The use of iconography in Aboriginal art is as much a part of communicating the story today as it was 50,000 years ago. Traditionally, Australian Aboriginal people had no written language of their own so in conjunction with song…
Visiting Utopia. Come on a bush trip with Tim Jennings as he meets up with our artists Selina Teece, Geyla Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Violet Payne and Susan Hunter. Last Wednesday (12/2/20) I once again headed out to Utopia and some of the Outstations – the first time for 7 weeks!! It was damn…
