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About the Artist
Nestled in the remote Tiwi Islands north of Darwin, Munupi Arts is a proud, wholly Tiwi-owned art centre located in Pirlangimpi on Melville Island. Since its formation in 1990, Munupi Arts has been a vital cultural stronghold, sustaining Tiwi traditions while embracing contemporary creative expression. Each artwork tells a story deeply rooted in Country, ceremony, and ancestral connection. Artists draw on knowledge passed down since time immemorial and a profound relationship with the land and sea. The results are breathtaking, from ochre paintings and intricate carvings to dynamic prints and beautiful pottery. Unique to Tiwi culture is the pwoja, a traditional ironwood painting comb used to create rhythmic, symbolic patterns, a technique featured prominently in many Munupi pieces. By supporting Munupi Arts, you’re not just collecting exceptional art, you’re investing in the preservation of one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures and directly empowering Tiwi artists and their community. Explore the works below and experience the spirit of Munupi, powerful, proud, and distinctly Tiwi.

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Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Sunday: Closed