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Fremantle Arts Centre re-opens on Monday 15 June and you will be able to view Hunter Dreaming and Revealed in our galleries. The exhibitions are open daily until Sunday 26 July. 

Two major paintings by Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri (1929–84), a significant Papunya Tula Anmatyer painter, are reunited for the first time in Hunter Dreaming.

Both of these important uniquely WA works were produced during a visit to Perth in 1978–79, when Tim Leura was a guest of Nyoongar elder Ken Colbung (1931–2010). The men, both strong culture warriors for their communities, developed a firm friendship.

A decade after Tim Leura’s visit, Ken generously donated the paintings to the City of Fremantle and City of Wanneroo in an act of reconciliation at the time of the Bicentenary in 1988. This is the first time they will be exhibited side by side.

Hunter Dreaming also includes paintings on loan from the City of Joondalup and Janet Holmes à Court Collection.

Tour the exhibition

Hunter Dreaming can be viewed online by navigating to the Kathleen O’Connor Gallery (the top right hand gallery on the floor plan view).

Read the exhibition catalogue

Listen

Hear audio extracts from Ken Colbung and John Kean.

An excerpt of an interview with Ken Colbung

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that this clip contain the voice of a person who has died.

John Kean discussing his memories of Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri

The City of Fremantle Art Collection, established in 1958, is the largest municipal collection in WA with over 1,500 works. The Collection’s focus on Fremantle artists and Australian prints celebrates the enduring importance of the visual arts to Fremantle.

City of Fremantle Art Collection

Open the Acknowledgement of Country modal

Walyalup | Fremantle Arts Centre is situated at Walyalup on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodjar.

Walyalup | Fremantle Arts Centre is situated at Walyalup on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodjar. We acknowledge the Whadjuk people as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waterways and extend our respect to their Elders, past and present.

 We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the Whadjuk community and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to care for Country and share their knowledge – this generosity and wisdom helps us to understand and navigate Country safely and respectfully.