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Tim's Blog

Tim's Blog

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.

Aboriginal Art Blog

How Old Is Aboriginal Culture

How Old Is Aboriginal Culture? Although it is well acknowledged that Aboriginal culture is ancient, with historical evidence pointing to Aboriginal people arriving in Australia 50,000 years ago, new evidence suggests that Aboriginal Australians are in fact the oldest continuous culture on Ea…
Travelling the road to UTOPIA - MAY 2018

Travelling the road to UTOPIA - MAY 2018

Travelling the road to Utopia in May 2018 to visit artists and collect more art from Polly Ngale, Lena Pwerle, Motorbike Paddy, Geyla Pwerle, Michelle Lion and Molly Pwerle. Back in early May with a thermos of homemade soup and a few cold slices of homemade pizza on board for lunch, I headed o…
Travelling the road to UTOPIA - MAY 2018