The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art

A landmark exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, featuring bold works that span tradition, innovation, and generations of creative expression. (April 19–July 26, 2026)

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented in North America. This landmark show brings together more than 130 works by 142 artists from the National Gallery of Victoria’s renowned collection, offering visitors a rare look at iconic masterpieces, many never before seen outside Australia. From bark paintings and desert map works to weaving, neon, video, and photography, the exhibition celebrates the depth, resilience, and brilliance of the world’s longest continuous cultures. It is a powerful, awe-inspiring journey through Indigenous art from the late 19th century to the present. (April 19–July 26, 2026)