Joanne Currie Nalingu (Gungurri) The river (day to day), 2022
Acrylic on canvas, 5 panels 178 x 60 cm each
Image courtesy of the artist and FireWorks Gallery, Brisbane

Veiled Histories: Works by leading First Nations artists - Jennifer Herd (MCBarbarum) and Joanne Currie Nalingu (Gungurri) is a moving exploration of identity, history and resilience. The exhibition captures the artists’ enduring careers – from Jennifer’s shields symbolising strength and protection, to Joanne’s distinctive linear patterning expressing her deep spiritual connection to the river. Together, their art addresses the historical marginalisation of urban First Nations voices – once deemed 'ethnographic' and outside dominant cultural narratives – challenging and reshaping Western perceptions of Aboriginal art. 

6 October 2026 to 19 March 2027