NIRIN: 22ND BIENNALE OF SYDNEY CATALOGUE essay Namatjira inserts himself assertively into

Namatjira inserts himself assertively into the regal settings: waving the Aboriginal flag from the Gold State Coach alongside the Queen

The essays

An introduction by architect and poet Alex Selenitsch sets the stage for this thought-provoking exploration

this publication aims to improve the representation of women within its artistic programs

Dean Cross

NIRIN: 22ND BIENNALE OF SYDNEY CATALOGUE essay Namatjira inserts himself assertively intoThis catalogue documents the artists and artworks featured in the 22nd Biennale of Sydney. Artistic director Brook Andrew articulates the thematic essence of the exhibition, stating, "The urgent states of our contemporary lives are laden with unresolved past anxieties and hidden layers of the supernatural. NIRIN is about to expose this, demonstrating that artists and creatives have the power to resolve, heal, dismember and imagine futures of