Bruce Johnson McLean

Only 2 weeks until ‘Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir’ opens at the MCA! A vibrant and optimistic celebration of Indigenous survival and cultural pride, ‘Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir’ is Albert’s most ambitious exhibition to date. Join us to see how Albert uses objects of prejudice to help us understand the past – and shape the future. Opening week features events with artist @tonyalbert (Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku Yalanji peoples) and curator @brucejohnsonmclean (Wierdi people). Curator tour with Bruce Johnson McLean Thurs, 21 May, 6–6.30pm Mindi Weaving Workshop with artist @erica_muriata Saturday 23 May, 11am–1pm In conversation with Tony Albert and Bruce Johnson McLean Saturday 23 May, 2–3pm Book launch: Not a Souvenir with Tony Albert Saturday 23 May, 3.30–4.45pm Book your tickets before 21 May for 20% off! Tickets via link in bio. — Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir 21 May – 19 October Only at the MCA Australia @Sydney @Destination_NSW #feelnewsydney #notasouvenir Image: Tony Albert, @davidcharlie_artist , Renisha Ward-Yates and Brittany Malbunka Reid, ‘Warakurna Superheroes #9’, 2017, pigment print on paper, courtesy the artists and Sullivan+Strumpf

One of the most fearless and influential Australian contemporary artists takes over the MCA from 21 May. ‘Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir’ is a powerful major exhibition from the internationally renowned First Nations artist. Driven by @tonyalbert 's signature humour, energy and provocation, ‘Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir’ reclaims souvenir culture to reimagine how First Nations history is seen, remembered and carried forward. Tickets now on sale via link in bio! Book before 21 May to receive 20% off tickets. First 200 ticket orders receive a pair of limited-edition Tony Albert designed socks! The exhibition is exclusive to @Sydney , supported by the NSW Government through @Destination_NSW , and assisted by the Australian Government through @Creative.Australia , its principal arts investment and advisory body. — Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir 21 May – 19 October 2026 Guest curated by Indigenous curator @brucejohnsonmclean (Wierdi people) and developed in close collaboration with the artist (Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku Yalanji peoples). Only at the MCA Australia #feelnewsydney

Starting the week off right

Starting the week off right!

@brucejohnsonmclean @biennalesydney Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow. @whitebaypowerstation Bruce shared how a whopping 80% of the works at the Biennale are new commissions including all the works he curated into the show. Bruce is a member of the Wierdi people of Wribpid and is one of Australia’s leading voices on First Nations art and culture. A curator, writer, advisor and consultant with over 25 years’ professional experience in the sector, he has held previous positions including Assistant Director of First Nations at the @nationalgalleryaus Gallery of Australia and Curator of Indigenous Australian Art at the @qagoma Filmed @kasanelow #sydneybiennale2026 #firstnationscurator

Kulata Tjuta (Many Spears) on now as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Led by senior Pitjantjatjara man Frank Young, this powerful installation brings together around 1500 handmade spears, created by Aṉangu men across generations on the APY Lands. Inspired by the memory of spears moving “like a dark cloud across Country,” the work speaks to past battles, resilience, and the ongoing fight to protect culture, Country and future generations. Presented within the Biennale’s theme Rememory, Kulata Tjuta honours the strength of cultural knowledge, carried from elders to young men, and shared with the world. Thank you to @weldstories Shannon, Jess, Tiggy, Shay and Gab for this beautiful video 💛 @biennalesydney @artgalleryofnsw @tjalaarts #BiennaleOfSydney #Rememory #KulataTjuta #FrankYoung #APYLands

Super proud of Dylany, who went and found and paid for his own suit for his friend’s quinceañera. Growing up so fast.

Last week I had the privilege of visiting Yindjibarndi Country a few hours out of Karratha and Roebourne to speak with Wendy Hubert about her works for the Biennale of Sydney. It’s utterly spectacular country and a shame to not stay longer, but I can’t wait to see Wendy’s works in Sydney!

Tjala Arts APY Art Centre Collective

Scenes at 4am at Sunshine Coast Airport after QANTAS left a few hundred passengers stranded at a regional airport with no transport or accommodation options. #QANTAS

When you’re meant to land in Brisbane at 9pm but land at Maroochydore at 1am!