National Indigenous Art Triennial announces 2025 artist line-up

The National Gallery has announced the artists selected for the highly anticipated 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, After the Rain, opening in Kamberri/Canberra in December 2025. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed artist and curator Tony Albert (Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples), the exhibition will feature 10 large-scale, immersive projects by First Nations artists from across the country.

The 2025 iteration brings together new multidisciplinary works that speak to cultural legacies and future visions, with commissioned projects by Alair Pambegan, Aretha Brown, Blaklash, Dylan Mooney, Hermannsburg Potters, Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre, Vincent Namatjira, Jimmy John Thaiday, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Thea Anamara Perkins, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, Grace Kemarre Robinya and Warraba Weatherall.

Albert says the theme After the Rain represents “rebirth and new beginnings,” noting: “For the Triennial, I made the conscious decision to work with artists to commission fewer projects, on a more expansive scale, and challenge everyone to come and sit, and think – resonate, or respond – to where I am sitting and thinking.”

The exhibition is supported by First Nations Arts Partner Wesfarmers Arts, continuing a shared commitment to elevating Indigenous voices through art.

Dr Nick Mitzevich, Director of the National Gallery, said, “Artistic Director Tony Albert has brought together a compelling line up of artists… They are fearless in their story telling, using contemporary art making to deepen understanding of First Nations cultures.”

Following its Kamberri/Canberra premiere (6 December 2025 – 26 April 2026), After the Rain will tour nationally through 2028. A publication featuring artist profiles, commissioned essays and portraits by Vincent Namatjira will accompany the exhibition.

For more, visit the National Gallery website.