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Once known child artist, Encampment ll, c.1946, pastel, graphite, and charcoal on paper. Courtesy of the Jean Thompson Collection.

About the exhibition

Kalyagool Karni-Wangkiny [Telling Truth Always] A Decade of Carrolup commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the return of the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork from Colgate University New York, to Noongar Boodja in Western Australia.

For the first time, the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork will be joined with other 1940s Carrolup artworks from public and private collections.

Kalyagool Karni-Wangkiny [Telling Truth Always] shares the story and artwork of First Nations Carrolup child artists to generate understanding of the lives and experiences of the Stolen Generations.

The exhibition is curated by Chris Malcolm, Director, John Curtin Gallery, and Kathleen Toomath, Manager Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling and member of the Carrolup Elders Reference Group (CERG).

Public opening hours during exhibitions Monday-Friday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm. Closed Saturdays and Public Holidays.

This exhibition is made possible by BHP, Lotterywest, Colgate University and University Art Museums Australia.