Ngarn Wa'ngal: Art of the gum tree
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Announcing our next exhibition: Ngarn Wa’ngal: Art of the gum tree.
Gum trees are everywhere, all across Australia.
Although there are hundreds of species of varying shapes, sizes, textures and scents, they carry a collective nostalgia and familiarity that can transport us—to a childhood backyard, a camping trip or a particular summer afternoon.
Our upcoming exhibition at the Potter Museum of Art invites you to explore this iconic tree as a source of creative inspiration for artists across centuries—one with deep cultural and ecological significance.
Across three gallery floors, Ngarn Wa’ngal (which translates to ‘breathing for us’ in Woi Wurrung language) brings together colonial, twentieth century and contemporary works, sparking broader conversations about identity, sovereignty, climate and continuity.
Curated by Alisa Bunbury and Sophie Gerhard.
10 July — 21 November 2026.
Gum trees are everywhere, all across Australia.
Although there are hundreds of species of varying shapes, sizes, textures and scents, they carry a collective nostalgia and familiarity that can transport us—to a childhood backyard, a camping trip or a particular summer afternoon.
Our upcoming exhibition at the Potter Museum of Art invites you to explore this iconic tree as a source of creative inspiration for artists across centuries—one with deep cultural and ecological significance.
Across three gallery floors, Ngarn Wa’ngal (which translates to ‘breathing for us’ in Woi Wurrung language) brings together colonial, twentieth century and contemporary works, sparking broader conversations about identity, sovereignty, climate and continuity.
Curated by Alisa Bunbury and Sophie Gerhard.
10 July — 21 November 2026.
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Where is it happening?
Swanston Street and Masson Road , Parkville, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3010, Melbourne, Australia
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Host or PublisherPotter Museum of Art
