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.

Aboriginal Art Germany - Collections, Galleries and Buy Online

Germany has a long and serious engagement with Australian Aboriginal art. German collectors and institutions were among the first in Europe to engage with Aboriginal painting as a major contemporary art form, and the country is home to specialist galleries, significant museum collections and a dedicated collector community. Here is a guide to Aboriginal art in Germany.

Aratjara - Art of the First Australians, Düsseldorf

One of the most significant exhibitions of Aboriginal art ever staged outside Australia, Aratjara: Art of the First Australians opened at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf in 1993 before touring to London and Copenhagen. The exhibition represented over one hundred Aboriginal artists and was notable for being initiated and controlled by Aboriginal people themselves. Aratjara introduced a generation of German collectors and curators to the depth and breadth of contemporary Indigenous Australian art.

GRASSI Museum für Völkerkunde, Leipzig

The GRASSI Museum für Völkerkunde in Leipzig holds the only collection of Hermannsburg watercolour paintings in Germany. The Hermannsburg School, founded by Albert Namatjira in the Northern Territory, represents one of the most distinctive traditions in Australian art - landscapes rendered in watercolour that reflect a deep connection to Country. The museum is part of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, one of the most important museum networks in the world.

Linden-Museum, Stuttgart

The Linden-Museum in Stuttgart is one of Germany's leading ethnographic museums, with a broad collection of material from Indigenous cultures around the world including Aboriginal Australia. The museum's holdings reflect Germany's long tradition of ethnographic collecting, and its exhibitions have helped situate Aboriginal art within the wider context of Indigenous cultural expression globally.

Weltkulturen Museum, Frankfurt

The Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt is known for its innovative approach to presenting non-European art and culture. The museum has presented exhibitions of contemporary Aboriginal art that highlight the connections between traditional knowledge and contemporary practice, drawing on collections built over many decades.

Galerie ARTKELCH - Freiburg and Berlin

Galerie ARTKELCH is one of Germany's most prominent galleries dedicated to Australian Aboriginal art, with locations in Freiburg and Berlin. The gallery presents works from a wide range of Aboriginal communities, from traditional desert painting to contemporary interpretations, and has been an important point of access for German collectors seeking ethically sourced original works.

Buy original Aboriginal art online - shipping to Germany

Art by Farquhar is an Australian specialist gallery for Central Desert and APY Lands art, with free worldwide shipping to Germany. Based in Edwardstown, South Australia, the gallery works directly with artists and their families from communities including Willowra, Yuendumu, Utopia, Ernabella and Watarru. All works come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Browse the full collection and order online with free shipping to Germany at farquhar.art or contact us at sales@farquhar.art.