Aboriginal Contemporary

Aboriginal Contemporary Affordable, authentic, Aboriginal Art Our gallery opened its doors almost ten years ago in Bronte, in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Today, Aboriginal Contemporary has an enviable reputation for quality, service and ethical trading; not just with our customers but with the art centres from whom we source our work. This is in no small part due to owner Nichola Dare’s regular trips to some of the most remote parts of Australia and her ability to build relationships with art centres and artists, based on mutual trust and respect.

Nichola’s time in Australia’s Western Desert, The Kimberley, APY Lands and Arnhem Land has also given her a deep understanding of the country and culture at the heart of the art we sell. These unique relationships mean our gallery can often source artwork otherwise unavailable to private buyers; coupled with Nichola’s exquisite eye, they have made Aboriginal Contemporary a go-to destination for both local and international art lovers.

A sneak peek for our upcoming exhibition with ……. July 2026
22/04/2026

A sneak peek for our upcoming exhibition with ……. July 2026

There is a prize for the first person to name all four artists!
19/03/2026

There is a prize for the first person to name all four artists!

For the past 15 years, Saturdays have always meant being in the gallery, which also meant missing many exhibition openin...
16/03/2026

For the past 15 years, Saturdays have always meant being in the gallery, which also meant missing many exhibition openings happening across Sydney. Since closing the physical space, I’ve finally had the chance to spend a weekend moving through exhibitions as a viewer rather than a host. It has been a powerful reminder of how art can fill your cup, restore a sense of joy, and create space for reflection, especially on the opening weekend of the Sydney Biennale!

Ngurrara Canvas II
John Prince Siddon
Winmati Roberts
Kulata Tjuta: Rurrkuni 2025

Cynthia Burke Landscape - Warakurna150cm x 150cmAcrylic on linen To view this painting and more by Cynthia Burke visit o...
29/01/2026

Cynthia Burke Landscape - Warakurna
150cm x 150cm
Acrylic on linen

To view this painting and more by Cynthia Burke visit our website via the link in bio or send a DM

Over the past 15 years working with Aboriginal art, one thing has become very clear to me: how an artwork is sourced mat...
28/01/2026

Over the past 15 years working with Aboriginal art, one thing has become very clear to me: how an artwork is sourced matters just as much as the artwork itself.

I’ve spent time in remote community art centres, watched artists work, listened to stories being shared, and seen first-hand how art centres support people well beyond the studio, culturally, socially and economically. They are places of safety, pride and connection.

Ethical sourcing protects artists. It ensures they are paid fairly, that their work is shared with consent, and that cultural knowledge is respected. But it also matters deeply for buyers. Knowing where a work comes from, who it supports and how it was acquired creates a very different relationship with the artwork.

At Aboriginal Contemporary, every artwork we represent comes through long-standing relationships with Aboriginal-owned art centres. These relationships are built on trust, respect and time, not transactions.

For me and for many of my customers buying Aboriginal art is not just about filling a wall. It’s a cultural exchange, and with that comes responsibility.

If you’re considering acquiring Aboriginal art, whether personally or for an organisation, it’s worth taking the time to ask where the work comes from, who it supports and how it was sourced.

Rachael Lionel ‘Dust Storm’ 2024

This year I’m working more closely with the corporate sector, helping them ethically source and engage their staff in Ab...
26/01/2026

This year I’m working more closely with the corporate sector, helping them ethically source and engage their staff in Aboriginal art. I feel that investing in Aboriginal art in corporate spaces is about more than just putting beautiful paintings on office walls. It’s a strategic initiative that breathes life into corporate values, engages staff in indigenous culture, inspires a more creative workplace, shows a commitment to reconciliation and directly supports Aboriginal communities.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

Minyma Pirri Nikinila ​
147.3cm x 177.8cm ​
Artists: Mary Gibson, Nyungawarra Ward, Faith Butler, Tjawina Porter, Nola Bennett, Roma Butler, Julieann Farmer

WSP Australia - George Street Office - Sydney

Artist: Mukayi BakerSize: 150x100cmMedium: Acrylic on CanvasTo view this work and others by Mukayi visit our website. Li...
24/01/2026

Artist: Mukayi Baker
Size: 150x100cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

To view this work and others by Mukayi visit our website. Link in bio.

Near Mt Sonder, NT by the gentle hand of Vanessa Inkamala. View this and more works by Vanessa on our website. Link in b...
24/01/2026

Near Mt Sonder, NT by the gentle hand of Vanessa Inkamala. View this and more works by Vanessa on our website. Link in bio.

Mary Gibson91.4cm x 121.9cmKurlkurta TjukurpaThis painting depicts Mary’s Country, at a sacred site known as the home of...
23/01/2026

Mary Gibson
91.4cm x 121.9cm
Kurlkurta Tjukurpa

This painting depicts Mary’s Country, at a sacred site known as the home of the Tingarri beings.

Mary was born bush way at Kurluwarri, west of this sacred site, but this place is Mary’s country, her home. It is where as a child she lived in the bush with her family, walking huge distances across the desert.

Mary’s in-depth knowledge of the sand hills, clay pans and rock holes of her country are represented with bold lines and detailed dot work in her traditional style paintings.

Mary steadily works her away across the canvas, repeating motifs that are part of a visual language unique to the Western Desert, to allow for a continuation of traditional forms and stories.

Aboriginal Contemporary works in partnership with Aboriginal art centres across Australia. These community-run organisat...
22/01/2026

Aboriginal Contemporary works in partnership with Aboriginal art centres across Australia. These community-run organisations preserve culture, language and connection to Country through creative practice. Our collaboration ensures artists are recognised, supported and fairly paid for their work, keeping art and culture thriving for future generations.

Water dreaming by Juliette Nampijinpa Brown30cm x 30cm Our 30 × 30 cm works are small but mighty. Perfect for those tric...
21/01/2026

Water dreaming by Juliette Nampijinpa Brown
30cm x 30cm

Our 30 × 30 cm works are small but mighty. Perfect for those tricky spaces that need a finishing touch, they’re easy to style on shelves, in nooks, or as part of a gallery wall. Their versatile size also makes them an ideal gift — meaningful, beautiful, and effortless to place in any home. A little artwork that makes a big impact.

All artworks come with certificates of authenticity.

View the collection on our website via the link in bio.

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