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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.
Tim writes about his latest bush trip collecting art, the rain and the slippery roads. Enjoy the read and the photos! On Monday just gone, I left
Alice Springs for a trip to Utopia to visit our artists, and to collect
finished paintings and distribute more canvas and paints where required. I…
Thoughts on Covid19 and how we can survive as a business.
A friend just sent me an April Fools day joke – "Prime Minister Morrison is closing all Bottle Shops as of midnight!" I had three immediate thoughts:
I have a good wine stash that should get me through (self preservation first…
Heat, Flies and Beautiful Art, Meet our artists, Polly Ngale, Violet Payne and Selina Teece. Yesterday I did another trip to Utopia. I left
about half past 7- 8 o’clock in the morning. It was a very hot day –
about 40 degrees most of the day. I travelled out there, and I
usually call in t…
The Saturday Paper does a nice feature article on Tim Jennings from Mbantua Gallery as he take Sarah Price on a trip of a lifetime to Utopia....
Last year Sarah Price from The Saturday Paper contacted me at Mbantua Gallery and asked if she could
do a story on us and the artists of Utopia.…
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…
