Sat 24 Oct · 2pm
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory · Darwin City
an award-winning artist on twenty years of his own work
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Join us as we learn about the complex and important arts practice of Marri Ngarr and 2026 Telstra Art Award winning artist, Dr Ryan Presley. As part of this lecture Ryan will share how his cultural ties to the Northern Territory and Queensland have shaped his 20-year career as a leading contemporary artist. Ryan’s artwork Our lifestyle of tranquillity undisturbed, 2026, will form the central focus of the lecture, with time for conversation towards the end of the session. This is not to be missed!
Suitable for ages 16+ | Free | Limited spaces | Bookings recommended
Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to make it to free up tickets for others.
Key Information
This program will be held in the Theatrette.
Registration will open at the entract to the Theatrette 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
No food or beverage is to be consumed inside the Theatrette. Bottled water is allowed.
It get's cold inside the Theatrette. Please be mindful of this and consider bringing a shawl or wearing long sleeves to maintain your comfort during the program.
MAGNT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Image: Dr Ryan Presely with Our lifestyle of tranquillity undisturbed, 2026 (detail), 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Photo: Charlie Bliss.
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Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Darwin City
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When is Artist Lecture | Dr Ryan Presley: 2026 Telstra Art Award Winner?
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2pm.
Where is it?
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Darwin City, NT.
How much is it?
It is free.
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