Uluru Handback at 40
We invite you to join us for a conversation about legacy, governance, and living culture.
In an event that coincides with the 40 year anniversary of the 1985 handback of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa to its Aṉangu Traditional Owners, D'Lan Contemporary Director, Luke Scholes will host a discussion with Aṉangu Community Leaders Peter Wilson, Dorethea Randall and Leroy Lester.
The historic handback is also celebrated with the first New York exhibition of artist and cultural custodian, Reggie Uluru, at D'Lan Contemporary.
About D'Lan Contemporary
Representing Australia’s most dynamic and distinctive art movement, D’Lan Contemporary presents exhibitions of exceptional modern and contemporary art by First Nations artists at its gallery spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and New York, at partner venues, and at international art fairs.
With the belief that Australian First Nations can and should be presented alongside and in dialogue with the greatest masters of international modern and contemporary art, the gallery’s mission is foster awareness of and appreciation for this important art and culture.
About American Australian Association
Established by Sir Keith Murdoch in New York City in 1948, the American Australian Association is the leading privately funded nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening, strengthening and developing ties across the Pacific. For years, our programs have connected our two cultures, guided our people and provided new opportunities for a diverse network of trail blazers.
The consistent leadership, influence and cooperation we bring to our two countries allows us to find agile and effective solutions to the challenges that come our way. We have a long and impressive history of serving the relationship between the United States and Australia, providing an important forum for collaboration and exchange between political and business leaders – the US President, Australian Prime Ministers, Federal and State Cabinet Ministers, and the chief executives of leading companies across the United States and Australia have been among the many individuals hosted.
Our scholarships & exchanges champion progress, creativity and expression, providing opportunities to young American and Australian leaders to undertake transformational study, research and professional or artistic development in each other’s country. To date, we have awarded almost US$18 million to over 1,100 graduates, veterans, artists and indigenous scholars.
We exist to benefit all American and Australians. Whatever your background, we pride ourselves on being actively fair, equitable and inclusive to our diverse membership.