Tony Albert Curates National Indigenous Art Triennial 'After the Rain' at National Gallery of Australia

At the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, the fifth National Indigenous Art Triennial, titled 'After the Rain,' is spearheaded by Tony Albert, an artist from the Girramay, Yidinji, and Kuku Yalanji communities. This exhibition delves into themes of healing and renewal while reclaiming narratives of Aboriginal identity. Albert highlights the importance of optimism as a form of resistance and adheres to cultural protocols in Indigenous art. He describes 'Invisible is my favourite colour' as a declaration of presence. The triennial features works such as Alair Pambegan's 'Kalben-aw story place of Wuku and Mukam the flying fox brothers.' As a member of proppaNOW, Albert employs humor to challenge racism. Recently, he and Nell introduced 'The Big Hose' (2022–25) at Brisbane's Queensland Art Gallery, and both he and Sally Brand examine Albert Namatjira's legacy in the triennial publication.