Emily Kam Kngwarray drawing life with a matriarchal mother

life with a matriarchal mother and her growing literary and intellectual ambitions

and enduring beliefs

the aging enfant terrible of French literature

challenging prevailing narratives of sovereignty

Accompanying these visually arresting works is a personal and contemplative text penned by Pippa Milne

Emily Kam Kngwarray drawing life with a matriarchal motherEmily Kam Kngwarray is a comprehensive and richly illustrated publication celebrating the timeless art of this pre eminent Australian artist, recognised as one of the most significant painters of the 20th century. This book provides new insights into Kngwarrays life and work, featuring original research and reflections from her community, curators, and academics. Generously illustrated, it showcases her most significant pieces, from early vibrant