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Mayatjara by Robert Fielding

In Gallery One

Previous exhibition
from Saturday 9 July 2022 until Sunday 15 January 2023
Linda Puna
Collection display in Gallery One, August 2022
1 Linda Puna, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts. 2 Collection display in Gallery One, August 2022.

Mayatjara by Robert Fielding, a stunning series of 24 photographs of Elders of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara community. The series captures Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Traditional Owners and custodians, respected and significant leaders, advocates and artists within the communities of the APY Lands. A focussed display of a new acquisition for the Gallery.

Portraits on display
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Sammy Dodd
Betty Muffler
Illuwanti Ken
1 Sammy Dodd, 2021. 2 Betty Muffler, 2021. 3 Illuwanti Ken, 2021. All Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
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