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 in the USA - Collections, Museums and Buy Online

The United States has a long and passionate relationship with Australian Aboriginal art. American collectors were among the first international buyers to recognise Aboriginal painting as a major contemporary art form, and the country is home to the most significant collection of Aboriginal art outside Australia. Here is a guide to where you can view Aboriginal art across the United States.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection - Charlottesville, Virginia

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection at the University of Virginia is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to Indigenous Australian art - and the only such museum outside Australia. Founded by businessman John Kluge, who became fascinated with Aboriginal art after attending the landmark 1988 exhibition Dreamings: The Art of Aboriginal Australia in New York, the collection now holds more than 3,700 works and is the most significant collection of its kind in the world outside Australia. The museum presents exhibitions, artist residencies and public programs. In April 2026 a major exhibition of Kluge-Ruhe works will travel to the Denver Art Museum in Colorado.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue holds Aboriginal Australian works within its Oceania collection in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, which reopened in May 2025 following a major renovation. The reimagined galleries present over 1,800 works spanning five continents, with the Oceania galleries featuring new commissions by Indigenous artists alongside historic works.

San Antonio Museum of Art - Texas

The San Antonio Museum of Art holds a significant collection of Aboriginal Australian art gifted by collectors May and Victor Lam - more than 100 works presented in the exhibition Of Country and Culture. The Lams began collecting after attending Spirit Country at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, reflecting the way committed American collectors have driven Aboriginal art's presence in US institutions.

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco have presented major Aboriginal art exhibitions including Spirit Country, which introduced a generation of West Coast collectors to Central Desert and APY Lands painting and directly led to the San Antonio Museum of Art's collection.

Buy original Aboriginal art online - shipping to the USA

Art by Farquhar is an Australian specialist gallery for Central Desert and APY Lands art, with free worldwide shipping to the United States. 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 the USA at farquhar.art or contact us at sales@farquhar.art.