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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.
Born in the early 1920s, Minnie Pwerle was one of the
most significant artists to come out of the community of Utopia and its
world-renowned art movement. Alongside the equally impressive work of Emily
Kame Kngwarreye and many more, Pwerle’s incredible creative talent helped
Utopia attract globa…
Shining the Spotlight on 3 Influential Female Aboriginal Artists of the Century - Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle and Gloria Tamerre Petyarre. Aboriginal culture is thought to date back further than
60,000 years, making it the oldest surviving culture on Earth. Art has always
been an ess…
Selling Earth’s Creation for $2 million. 'Earth's Creation' by Emily Kame Kngwarreye no longer belongs to Mbantua Gallery. On November 16th, 2017 it was sold at auction for $2,000,000!This was disappointing for many reasons. Before the auction the independent valuations put the value of the paintin…
Emily Kame Kngwarreye – Early DaysEmily Kame KngwarreyeThere’s been much written on Emily Kame Kngwarreye – a number of books in fact. Her works have been exhibited all over the world! Compared alongside Monet! A genius!I knew Emily before she ever became famous, way back in 1986/87. We gave her two…
