Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala showcases the extraordinary artists of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, and the power of their art from the 1940s to the present. Opens 21 June at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Featured artworks by Djakaŋu Yunupiŋu, Datjiŋ Burarrwaŋa, Dhambit Munuŋgurr, Marrnyula Munuŋgurr, Wanapati Yunupiŋu and Gunybi Ganambarr © the artists, Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala; footage © Pursekey Productions, Aris & Grimes, Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Cen

Step into Yolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala — a major exhibition showcasing nearly 300 works from over 95 Yolŋu artists. Exhibition on now at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until 6 Oct. | NITV

‘Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala’ opens tomorrow. Experience the extraordinary art of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, and the power of Yolŋu artists from the 1940s to the present. Don’t miss our packed program this opening weekend. Get your tickets: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/yolngu-power/ ‘Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala’ is presented in partnership with Buku-Larrnggay Mulka and The Mulka Project, and proudly supported by Strategic sponsor D

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned this content contains images and voices of people who have died. In 1963 the ABC reported on Indigenous bark artists in Yirrkala, NT. In 2020, Banduk Marika AO describes her work in her own words #RetroFocus This story is part of the ABC’s #WalkingTogether2020 project, exploring what reconciliation means to Australians and where to next. | ABC News