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Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00PM

Opening Reception | "Irriṯitja Kuwarri Tjungu: Contemporary Aboriginal Painting from the Australian Desert"

Grey Art Museum, NYU, 18 Cooper Square, New York NY, 10003   |  Free
All are welcome—no RSVP required.
Poster for "Irriṯitja Kuwarri Tjungu" exhibition with Aboriginal art painting, event details, and sponsor logos. Transcribed Text: PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE EXHIBITION Irriṯitja Kuwarri Tjungu Contemporary Aboriginal Painting from the Australian Desert Monday, February 9, 6:00–8:00 pm Grey Art Museum, NYU · 18 Cooper Square, New York City All are welcome—no RSVP required. Exhibition on view January 22–April 11, 2026 Irriṯitja Kuwarri Tjungu: Contemporary Aboriginal Painting from the Australian Desert is organized by the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia in partnership with Papunya Tula Artists. The presentation at the Grey Art Museum is made possible in part by generous support from the Charina Endowment Fund; the Parker Foundation; John and Barbara Wilkerson; D'Lan Galleries, New York; Salon 94; Ellen and Bill Taubman on behalf of the A. Alfred Taubman Foundation; and the Abby Weed Grey Trust. Kaapa Tjampitjinpa, Dreaming at Milkanji, 1975. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 68⅞ x 80¾ in. (174.9 x 204.2 cm). The Embassy of Australia, Washington, DC © Estate of the artist. Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd. Photo: Laura Nix.

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