How is Aboriginal art authenticated at Art by Farquhar?

Every painting sold at Art by Farquhar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the artist, their community, the story behind the work, and provenance details. Art by Farquhar is a proud member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), which binds members to a strict code of conduct ensuring artists are treated fairly, transparently and with respect.

Where do Art by Farquhar's artists come from?

Art by Farquhar works directly with artists and their families from two of Australia's most significant Indigenous art regions: the Central Desert of the Northern Territory, including communities such as Willowra and Yuendumu; and the APY Lands of South Australia, home to artists from Ernabella (Pukatja), Watarru and surrounding homelands. The gallery has built direct relationships with artists over many years.

Can I buy Aboriginal art online from Art by Farquhar?

Yes. Art by Farquhar's full collection is available to purchase online at farquhar.art, with shipping available Australia-wide and internationally. Paintings can be purchased as unstretched canvas or stretched and ready to hang (stretching available for Adelaide customers). The gallery is also open in person at 1070 South Road, Edwardstown, South Australia.

What is the APY Lands and why is the art significant?

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands is an Aboriginal-owned area of approximately 103,000 square kilometres in the far north-west of South Australia. Artists from the APY Lands paint stories passed down through their families — Dreaming stories that connect people to their country, culture and ancestors. Art by Farquhar works closely with APY Lands artists including Janice Stanley, Rhoda Tjitayi, Susan Tjitayi and Renae Nakamarra Nelson.

How much does Aboriginal art cost at Art by Farquhar?

Art by Farquhar's collection ranges from small works under $500 through to major statement pieces over $10,000. Pricing reflects canvas size, artist reputation, complexity of the work and cultural significance. The gallery does not discount — prices reflect the genuine value of each work and the fair payment made directly to artists.

What is the Mamungari or Spirit Woman Dreaming?

Mamungari (also called Mamungari-Nya) is a creation story from the APY Lands describing Spirit Women travelling across country. It is a story passed down through family lineage and belongs to specific custodians. At Art by Farquhar, Renae Nakamarra Nelson — granddaughter of celebrated Papunya Tula artist Michael Jagamarra Nelson — paints the Mamungari story taught to her by her grandmother Manyitjanu Lennon.

What is the Pantu or Salt Lake story painted by Janice Stanley?

Pantu is the Pitjantjatjara word for salt lake. Janice Stanley, a third-generation artist from Ernabella in the APY Lands, paints the salt lakes near Mt Connor as part of the Seven Sisters creation story. Her distinctive contemporary style depicts these ancient lakes from a bird's eye view, using flowing lines and vibrant colour to capture the shimmering desert landscape.

What is the Piltati Tjukurpa story painted by Rhoda Tjitayi?

Piltati Tjukurpa is an ancestral creation story belonging to the Tjitayi family from Pukatja in the APY Lands. The story follows two sisters, Wanyinta and Alartjatjarra, who travelled Piltati with their husbands hunting and gathering food. Rhoda Tjitayi, born 1969, paints this story passed down from her grandmother. Rhoda's work is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Does Art by Farquhar offer art rental or consulting?

Yes. Art by Farquhar offers an art rental service for businesses and individuals in Adelaide looking to display original Aboriginal art in their space. The gallery also provides no-obligation art consultation for those looking to select works for home or commercial interiors. Contact the gallery at farquhar.art for more information.

Is Art by Farquhar an ethical Aboriginal art gallery?

Art by Farquhar is a member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), the national industry body committed to ethical and fair trade practices in Aboriginal art. The gallery works directly with artists and their families, ensures fair payment, and provides full provenance documentation with every work. The gallery does not source art from third parties or secondary markets.

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Rising Talent: Renae Nakamarra Nelson

by Art by Farquhar March 31, 2025

Read about up and coming artist Renae Nakamarra Nelson, born 20/12/1994. Hailing from Kaltiji & Watinuma Homeland in the APY Lands.

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Santa Teresa’s Blooming Stories: The Art of Bernadine Johnson Kemarre

by Art by Farquhar March 17, 2025

Santa Teresa’s Blooming Stories: The Art of Bernadine Johnson Kemarre

Bernadine Johnson Kemarre Is one of our most popular artists. Hailing from Santa Teresa, NT. Her vibrant depictions of bush flowers and bush medicine leaves have become one of our unmissable Aboriginal art collections.

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(ITA) Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson - Dune di sabbia (Tali) e sogni di fuoco nell'arte Warlpiri

by Art by Farquhar March 12, 2025

(ITA) Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson - Dune di sabbia (Tali) e sogni di fuoco nell'arte Warlpiri

Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson - Dune di sabbia (Tali) e sogni di fuoco nell'arte Warlpiri (Italian Version)

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How to get to Art by Farquhar?

by Art by Farquhar March 3, 2025

Find out how to visit our Gallery at Edwardstown, Adelaide.

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Celebrating Aboriginal Australian Acts at Fringe Adelaide

by Art by Farquhar February 24, 2025

Celebrating Aboriginal Australian Acts at Fringe Adelaide

Celebrating Aboriginal Australian artists and the Adelaide Fringe.

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Rhoda Tjitayi: A Cultural Force in Adelaide’s Art Scene

by Art by Farquhar February 14, 2025

Rhoda Tjitayi: A Cultural Force in Adelaide’s Art Scene

Read about Rhoda Tjitayi’s (APY) impact to the Adelaide art scene.

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Alice Granites and the Mina Mina Dreaming legacy

by Art by Farquhar February 10, 2025

Alice Granites and the Mina Mina Dreaming legacy

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Papunya Camp and the Rise of Emerging Female Artist Debra Nangala McDonald

by Art by Farquhar February 5, 2025

Papunya Camp and the Rise of Emerging Female Artist Debra Nangala McDonald

Debra McDonald was born in 1969 at Papunya Camp and has been painting since 1999. Debra has since become a sought after and highly respected artist. Debra comes from family of renowned artists including her grandfather Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi (a Pintupi man from Lake Macdonald in the Gibson Desert), her mother Martha Macdonald and uncle, Clifford Possum.

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The whimsical world of Janice Stanley, Salt Lakes (Pantu)

by Art by Farquhar February 4, 2025

The whimsical world of Janice Stanley, Salt Lakes (Pantu)

Read about incredible Indigenous artist Janice Stanley's. Situated near Mt Connor (Atilla) near the Northern Territory border. Her ability to bring the natural beauty of the APY Lands to life is truly unmatched. These beautiful salt lakes from a bird’s-eye view, capturing their essence in a unique and contemporary style.

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Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson: Sand Dunes (Tali) & Fire Dreaming in Warlpiri Art

by Art by Farquhar February 4, 2025

Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson: Sand Dunes (Tali) & Fire Dreaming in Warlpiri Art

Discover Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson’s Sand Dunes (Tali) and Fire Dreaming artworks. Explore her Warlpiri storytelling through collaborations with Art by Farquhar.

In the vast desert landscapes of Australia’s Northern Territory, Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson translates the ancestral stories of her Warlpiri people into vivid, dynamic art. Central to her practice are Sand Dunes (Tali) and Fire Dreaming, narratives that have guided her community for millennia. Through her year-round collaboration with Art by Farquhar, Maureen’s work reaches global audiences while staying firmly rooted in the traditions of Yuendumu.