65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art reveals the importance and brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and knowledge while confronting the brutality of Australia’s colonial history. The exhibition features more than 400 works, including rarely seen Indigenous works of art and cultural objects from the University of Melbourne’s collections.
Curated by Associate Provost and Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton AO, Senior Curator Judith Ryan AM, and Associate Curator Shanysa McConville – in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and custodians of art traditions – the exhibition explores the belated recognition of Indigenous art and its rise to prominence globally.
Hours 
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| Sat 8 Nov |
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| Tue 11 Nov |
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Location 
Potter Museum of Art
University of Melbourne, Masson Rd
Parkville 3010
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
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