John Prince Siddon's largest mural unveiled at MCA Australia for 2026
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has unveiled the 2026 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission, featuring Walmajarri artist John Prince Siddon's largest work to date. Titled 'Worra Munga! Ernie and Bert Dreamtime voice', the 15-metre-long multi-panel painted mural transforms the MCA's Circular Quay entrance into a technicolour world blending political commentary, desert storytelling, and contemporary imagery. Prince conceived the work between Broome, Boorloo/Perth, and Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia's remote West Kimberley region. Known for his vivid, surreal paintings, Prince incorporates traditional boab nut carving and desert iconography into his practice. This commission marks his most significant presentation on Australia's east coast.
Key facts
- John Prince Siddon is a Walmajarri artist.
- The mural is 15 metres long and multi-panel.
- The work is titled 'Worra Munga! Ernie and Bert Dreamtime voice'.
- It is the 2026 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission at MCA Australia.
- The mural blends political commentary, desert storytelling, and contemporary imagery.
- Prince conceived the work between Broome, Boorloo/Perth, and Fitzroy Crossing.
- The work is Prince's largest to date and most significant on Australia's east coast.
- Prince is known for boab nut carving and desert iconography.
Entities
Artists
- John Prince Siddon
Institutions
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Locations
- Circular Quay
- Sydney
- Australia
- Broome
- Boorloo/Perth
- Fitzroy Crossing
- Western Australia
- West Kimberley region