Curated by artist and researcher Zhou Xiaoping, “Our Story: Aboriginal-Chinese People in Australia” sheds light on the little-known history of Aboriginal and Chinese relations in colonial Australia.

Coming to Australia, © Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, Photo courtesy of the NMA

The exhibition explores themes of identity, survival, resilience and cultural connection, tracing these enduring legacies from the gold rush era to today.

Serpent People (Boy with Snake Belly), © Jason Wing, Photo courtesy of the NMA

Aboriginal artists include notably Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Hookey and Lloyd Gawura Hornsby.

House of Gold (#2 of triptych), © Christian Thompson, Photo courtesy of the NMA

 

SOURCE: NMA