About this event

Join Howard Morphy, distinguished anthropologist and Emeritus Professor in the Research School of Humanities and the Arts, with Drill Hall Gallery curators Oscar Capezio and Hester Gascoigne for a guided tour exploring a selection of visually striking and culturally significant paintings from Northeast Arnhem Land. 

Discover the rich tradition of Yolŋu bark painting through works by Narritjin Maymuru and his son Banapana Maymuru (Mangalili clan; Yirritja moiety), who in 1978 became the first Indigenous H.C. Coombs Creative Arts Fellows at ANU. Drawing on his decades of expertise and pioneering analysis of Yolŋu art and culture, Professor Morphy will share insights into the artists and their works. 

ANU is custodian of one of the finest and most wide-ranging collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art held by any Australian university. The collection reflects the creativity, cultural knowledge and enduring traditions of Australia's First Nations Peoples.  

Presented by the ANU First Nations Portfolio and Drill Hall Gallery, this tour offers a rare opportunity to experience highlights from the ANU Art Collection and explore the richness and diversity of First Nations artistic practice.  

Places are limited. Register to secure your spot. 

This is a walking tour - if you have accessibility requirements, please contact Drill Hall Gallery to discuss whether this tour is suitable for you. 

Date: Saturday 15 August 2026

Time: 2–2:45pm 

Location: Tours start at the Information Desk at the top of University Avenue

Cost: Free (Registration is essential)

Contact: ANU Events

Email: events@anu.edu.au


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