First Nations’ artistic spark at FireWorks

Key points

• Two exhibitions honouring Indigenous Central Desert artists will open at FireWorks Gallery in Bowen Hills in October. Remembering (Walala) Kumantjayi Tjapaltjarri and Michael Nelson Jagamara: Possum Stories run from October 10 to November 21.
• The Walala show traces the artist's work from 1996 to 2026, including his Tingari designs, which he began painting in 1991. Possum Stories presents works by Warlpiri artist Michael Nelson Jagamara created between 2000 and 2019.
• The free exhibitions officially open on October 17.