List of Contemporary Aboriginal Artists
There are many Indigenous Australian artists. Amongst the most famous are:
- Albert Namatjira
- Barbara Weir
- Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri
- Dorothy Napangardi
- Emily Kngwarreye
- Gloria Petyarre
- Kathleen Petyarre
- Kathleen Ngale
- Lily Kelly Napangardi
- John Mawurndjul
- Lin Onus
- Minnie Pwerle
- Tracey Moffat
- Richard Bell
- Rosella Namok
- Rover Thomas
- Shane Pickett
- Shorty Jangala Robertson
- Wandjuk Marika
- Wenten Rubuntja
- Yannima Tommy Watson
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