Judy Napangardi Watson, Mina Mina Dreaming, 2009, Acrylic on canvas – Courtesy Warlukurlangu Artists
The exhibition “STRONG WOMEN – Portraits of Australian First Nations Women Artists” celebrates the role of Aboriginal women artists and presents a series of individual portraits of women who have played a significant role in the development of contemporary Aboriginal art.
Through a selection of fifteen works, the exhibition offers an in-depth encounter with exceptional artists, highlighting their importance within their communities and the breadth of their commitments (artistic, political, cultural, etc.). The encounter with these artists also allows us to reconsider the history of Aboriginal art and art centers in light of regional stylistic developments.
Beginning in the wake of International Women’s Day on March 8, the exhibition also echoes the solo exhibition of Aboriginal artist Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern in London (July 2025 – January 2026) and the exhibition “Elles. Contemporary Aboriginal Artists” at the Museum of Art and History in Geneva (December 2025 – April 2026).
The exhibition takes place in the intimate and unique setting of the IDAIA association gallery within the magnificent Passage du Grand Cerf, in the heart of Paris.
Exhibition organised by association IDAIA, in collaboration with Aboriginal artist cooperatives, in partnership with private collectors and New Angles, and with the support of the Australian Embassy in France.
Practical information:
14 March – 1- May 2026
Special events:
- Saturday 14 March – Opening Ceremony
- Public and educational program
Venue:
Espace New Angles
8, passage du Grand Cerf
Paris 2e – France
Passage entrance: 145 rue Saint Denis or opposite 49 rue Montorgueil
Métro: Les Halles – Etienne Marcel – Sentier
Admission: free entry
Opening times:
- Thursday – Friday: 16:30 – 19:30
- Saturday: 11:00 – 18:00
- And by appointment