The Ancient PRESENT II presents powerful works by four Anmatyerr women artists from the Utopia region in the Northern Territory: Kathleen Kngale, Polly Kngale, Angelina Kngale, and Emily Kngwarreye. This exhibition reflects a profound legacy of cultural continuity, storytelling, and artistic innovation within Aboriginal painting traditions.
On the ground floor, Kathleen Kngale’s stippled paintings map seasonal rhythms, bush foods, and ceremonial knowledge, evoking a deep custodianship of Country. The mezzanine showcases vibrant works by Polly, Angelina, and Emily—each expressing their own visual language shaped by ancestral Dreamings and connection to land. A major highlight is Alalgura Winter by Emily Kngwarreye, celebrating her legacy as a pioneering force in contemporary Aboriginal art.
Curated to reflect shared lineage and distinct voices, The Ancient PRESENT II honours both traditional knowledge systems and contemporary expression.
Exhibition Talk:
Floor Talk & Panel Discussion with Annie Myer and Dr. Marie Geissler
Date: 22 August 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Image: Polly Kngale – Wild Plum
