“Bembul Bayumi – Earth Song”, the Boomalli Mardi Gras Exhibition for 2026, runs until 18th April 2026.
Installation view of Bembul Bayumi – Earth Song @ The Artist, Courtesy of Boomali Aboriginal Artists Co-Operative
Bembul Bayumi is a Gadigal phrase meaning “Earth Song” and was gifted to Boomallli by Senior Gadigal Knowledge Holder Professor Nadeena Dixon.
Installation view of Bembul Bayumi – Earth Song @ The Artist, Courtesy of Boomali Aboriginal Artists Co-Operative
This exhibition comes at a vital time for First Nations communities and for LGBTIQA+ communities across this Country and the world. To explore and celebrate song and all the important roles it plays in the lives of Indigenous peoples is an opportunity to take stock and to re-engage with cultural first principles for our peoples, led by Traditional Owners.
Installation view of Bembul Bayumi – Earth Song @ The Artist, Courtesy of Boomali Aboriginal Artists Co-Operative
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative is a key First Nations arts and cultural institution that was established in 1987 and has run an annual Mardi Gras Exhibition for over 20 years.
