The Melbourne artist turning her own body into a map

Key points

• Melbourne artist Atong Atem, born in Ethiopia to South Sudanese parents, will have her largest career showcase at the National Gallery of Victoria. The first major solo exhibition, The Art of Atong Atem, brings together more than 65 works from the past decade.
• Known for photographic self-portraits, she explores her Dinka Bor culture and Melbourne's African diaspora.
• The show runs from 30 October 2026 to 14 June 2027 at The Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, and entry is free.