The discarded outback road signs that became a prize-winning artwork North-East Arnhem Land artist Gaypalani Wanambi has won the prestigious National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award.

“It’s like two ways of seeing Country: one way of being told how to behave on Country; and another, a deep way, of knowing who you are and where you come from." ~ Kate ten Buuren [Taungurung artist], NATSIAA 2025

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Telstra NATSIAA 2025 has announced 71 finalists Following Noli Rictor's win last year, NATSIAA 2025 is about connecting to country and celebrating culture with another round of its prestigious awards.

The annual Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) is back for its 42nd year:

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