Australia First Nations See Opportunity in Tourism Where Politics Failed
Communities are doubling down on chances to tell their stories—namely, through tourism. But building up supply and demand requires lots of patience.
Pintirri dancers during the Wakaj cultural gathering experience with Mabu Buru Tours.
Source: Courtesy Tourism Australia
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In 2025, the largest-ever exhibition of Indigenous Australian art will tour five major North American institutions, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum. Titled “The Stars We Do Not See,” it’s set to showcase more than 200 works by about 130 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.