Gibson's Desert: A Spiritual Geography ofAboriginal art

The Gibson Desert is much more than just an arid expanse in Western Australia: it is the spiritual heart of the Pintupi people Pintupi the birthplace of some of the greatest contemporary Aboriginal artists. This inhospitable region, with its extreme temperatures and scarcity of water, has shaped a culture of exceptional resilience and given rise to Aboriginal art unique spiritual depth. From Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi to George Ward Tjungurrayi, from Wentja Morgan Napaltjarri to Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula, the masters of the Gibson Desert have transformed their intimate knowledge of this land into paintings that captivate collectors around the world.