The Stars We Do Not See

With over 200 works by 130 artists, this exhibition offers a rich celebration of Australian Indigenous art. Spanning from the 19th century to today, it traces the visual and spiritual evolution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, highlighting their enduring resilience and cultural continuity.

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art stands as the most extensive international exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever assembled. Featuring a remarkable collection of iconic works curated specifically for North American audiences, the exhibition explores pivotal moments in Indigenous artistry, unveiling a profound legacy of creativity that predates European settlement. Emphasizing the rich and varied visual languages of Indigenous Australia, which encompasses over 250 distinct nations, the showcased artworks represent the breadth of the Australian landscape. From the Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land to Far North Queensland, the Torres Strait, the Central Desert, the Kimberley, and beyond, the exhibition encapsulates the extraordinary diversity of First Nations cultures across the continent.