Welcome to Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery

Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery is operated by Director/owner Hans Sip and was established in 1998.

The gallery is located at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate in regional Victoria, Australia. The gallery has traded at De Bortoli since 2018 and is a fitting addition to their heritage listed winery cellar door, originally constructed in the 1800s as winery production and barrel room warehousing.

The collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts include works from: Victoria, Cape York and Arnhem Land, NT, Northern Queensland, The Kimberleys and Fitzroy Crossing, WA, Central and Western Desert, Tiwi Islands and South Australia.

Representing a broad view of Australian Aboriginal art, the collection offers a visually powerful experience. Significant cultural works convey ancestral stories and depict large scale maps of Country together with sacred sites. As the pieces have been sourced from many parts of Australia they clearly demonstrate the richness and diversity of Aboriginal art and culture.

Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery is the Victoria and Regional NSW exclusive representative for the artists of Lockhart River Arts Indigenous Corporation.

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Lockhart River ‘Art Gang’

Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery proudly represents more than 25 talented artists from Lockhart River, a community renowned for its distinctive and vibrant art. Among the gallery’s artists are internationally acclaimed members of the ‘Art Gang,’ including Rosella Namok, Fiona Omyno, Silos Hobson, Patrick Butcher Jr, Adrian King, and Irene Namok, whose works have gained widespread recognition across the globe. The gallery serves as the exclusive representative for the artists of Lockhart River Arts Indigenous Corporation, covering Victoria and Regional NSW. This partnership enables Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery to showcase and support the unique voices and creative expressions of Lockhart River’s artists in both national and international arenas.

Ngukurr – Roper River, NT

Ngukurr, located on the banks of the Roper River in South East Arnhem Land, is known for its vibrant Aboriginal art scene. Originally an Anglican mission, it became a refuge for displaced people and has a rich cultural history reflected in the community’s artwork. Since 1987, when artist John Nelson introduced large canvases and acrylic paints, Ngukurr artists have gained fame for their innovative and colorful works. Notable artists from the region include Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Djambu Barra Barra, Amy Jirwulurr Johnson, Willie Gudabi, and Mabel Juli. Their unique styles have earned widespread recognition, with their works exhibited in major galleries across Australia.

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Patrick Butcher Jnr Captivates Audiences
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A captivated crowd last night packed the house at the newly re-branded De Bortoli Wines Rutherglen Estate cellar door for the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery landmark exhibition titled: Northern Exposure – Stories from Lockhart River and Fitzroy Crossing.

Flying in from Lockhart River, Cape York, and arriving to the gallery decked out in a thick winter jacket, woolen gloves and beanie; the cold climate was the only shocking element that Aboriginal artist Patrick Butcher Jnr faced as he spoke with confidence and conviction about his unique painting methods and love for Country; and how he expresses it through his art.

Featured Works – Now Instock

Feature artworks now available for purchase.