65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art – a grand, disturbing and provocative exhibition

The exhibition "65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art" at the University of Melbourne's Potter Museum of Art challenges perceptions of Indigenous art by presenting over 400 works from First Nations artists. Spanning 65,000 years, the show includes traditional forms like carvings and paintings while exploring their colonial origins. It bridges cultural heritage with contemporary activism, featuring recent works that advocate for recognition and respect of Indigenous art's evolution. This exhibition invites viewers to engage with Indigenous art on multiple levels, fostering dialogue about its significance in both past and present contexts.