Emily Kame Kngwarreye is the subject of a major survey exhibition at the Tate Modern, marking several institutional milestones.

The exhibition is the first solo presentation by an Australian artist at Tate Modern and the first solo exhibition by an Indigenous artist at the institution. It presents a comprehensive overview of Kngwarreye’s practice, highlighting her significance as one of Australia’s most important contemporary painters.

Developed in association with the National Gallery of Australia, the exhibition brings together key works from public and private collections internationally. It traces the evolution of Kngwarreye’s painting practice and her sustained engagement with Country, ceremony and large-scale abstraction.

The survey positions Kngwarreye’s work within a global context, reinforcing her influence on contemporary painting and her enduring legacy in Australian and international art history.