True Story – of life with love from central Australia
About
True Story is a collection of figurative works curated by six art centres in Central Australia: Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, Hermannsburg Potters, Iltja Ntjarra / Many Hands Art Centre, Tangentyere Artists, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, and Yarrenyty Altere Artists, in collaboration with Artback NT.
This exhibition showcases the experiences, memories, and struggles of desert life through the perspective of First Nations artists. It presents their stories about everyday life, childhood, dreams, and the realities of living in remote Australia. These narratives highlight their commitment to the land, the challenges of remote travel, and their fight for recognition and human rights.
True Story-of life with love from Central Australia invites audiences to connect with the resilience, pride, and hope found in these communities. This exhibition is an opportunity to appreciate the artistry and voices of First Nations creators, who play a crucial role in the cultural landscape of Australia.
Artback NT is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and Proudly Sponsored by Arts NT. This development project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia and Alice Springs Town Council, Northern Territory government CBF – Minor Community Grants with in-kind support from 8CCC Community Radio.
The True Story exhibition is available for national touring from 2026 to 2028, please contact Artback NT for further information.
Artists
Bindi Mwerre Anthurre
Charles Jangala Inkamala, Adrian Jangala Robertson, Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda
Hermannsburg Potters
Rona Panangka Rubuntja, Hayley Panangka Coulthard, Abel Pareroultja, Beth Mbitjana Inkamala, Dalissa Brown
Iltja Ntjarra / Many Hands Art Centre
Mona Lisa Clements, Dellina Inkamala, Kathy Inkamala
Tangentyere Artists
Marjorie ‘Nunga’ Williams, Coralie Williams, Nora Abbott, Sally M Nangala Mulda, Betty Conway
Tjanpi Desert Weavers
Rosalind Yibardi, Kathryn Queama, Christobell Protty, Kirsten Kulitja, Carolyn Kenta, Margaret Smith, Julie Anderson. Tjunkaya Tapaya, Lynette Lewis, Yvonne (Stacia) Lewis, Imuna Kenta, Carolyn Kenta
Yarrenyty Altere Artists
Beth Ebatarinja, Rhonda Sharpe, Marlene Rubuntja