current Exhibitions
Beyond the Paradigm: Aspirational First Nations Artists | The Speed Collection: Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (c.1936–2002)
Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (c. 1936–2002) occupies a central place in the narrative of Australian contemporary art. Throughout his celebrated career, Riley developed and pushed his skill and interpretations-in-paint in new directions. He created a unique style that marked him as one of the country’s great artists with distinctive, vivid portrayals of the Country around the Limmen Bight and the Limmen Bight River on the east coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory. Known as ‘the boss of colour,’ Riley’s works are a visual representation of his personal connection to these landscapes and his cultural stewardship as the Jungkayi (custodian) of this area, his mother’s Country.
Alcaston Gallery is delighted to present a significant private collection of works by Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (c. 1936–2002), from the estate of the late Peter Speed. Peter Speed was a much-admired collector at Alcaston Gallery and a champion of Riley’s work, assembling an exceptional collection of works on canvas, paper, and board. The Speed Collection brings together an incredible legacy of Ginger Riley Munduwalawala’s artistic practice, exhibited together for the first time in Beyond the Paradigm: Aspirational First Nations Artists - Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (c.1936 – 2002) at the Alcaston Gallery Exhibition Space, 84 William Street, Naarm/ Melbourne from 12 to 29 March 2025.
© The Estate of Ginger Riley and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
Nellie Ngampa Coulthard | Kurunpa Nyantulypa – Calm Spirit
Alcaston Gallery is thrilled to present Kurunpa Nyantulypa – Calm Spirit by esteemed artist Nellie Ngampa Coulthard - the sixth solo exhibition and her first since being awarded the distinguished $50,000 Len Fox Painting Award in 2024, a significant career milestone.
Nellie Ngampa Coulthard's solo exhibition Kurunpa Nyantulypa – Calm Spirit will be on view at the Alcaston Gallery Exhibition Space, located at 84 William Street, Melbourne, from 2 - 26 April.
Rene Sundown | Pinangku Kulini – Remembering
Alcaston Gallery is delighted to present respected senior Yankunytjatjara artist, Rene Sundown’s second solo exhibition, Pinangku Kulini – Remembering.
Rene Sundown's solo exhibition, Pinangku Kulini – Remembering will be presented at the Alcaston Gallery Exhibition Space at 84 William Street Naarm/Melbourne from 2 - 26 April 2025.
