The Cross Art Projects

11/06/2026

CALL OUT! Please help save this very important film for the future and restore the 16mm historical documentary 'Woolloomooloo' (1977). No matter how small or large, every donation will help.

Woolloomooloo is a social and historical film, tracking what happened when the controversial scheme to redevelop the whole harbourside area of Woolloomooloo and the notorious Victoria Street comes up against the fightback from the residents, the NSW Builders Laborers, their Green Bans, resulting in the unique Tripartite Agreement.

What's going to happen? Completed in 1977 with much of its 16mm footage even older, the film needs urgent care to ensure survival. Restoration will digitise the original film, frame by frame at a very high 4K quality. The audio will be remastered from the 16mm original mix. Ray Argall at Piccolo Films, Sydney, will carry out and supervise the restoration in consultation with Pat Fiske (Co-Director/Producer).

The restored images in Woolloomooloo will be in vivid and pristine condition, suitable for all screens, big and small, and transferable to any future format. Your donation will help Woolloomooloo have a very long life to be enjoyed by all.
Woolloomooloo is an important part of Australian history and remains highly relevant today!

Follow the link below to make a 100% tax deductible donation, and please share!

Until 1977, Woolloomooloo was the site of a bitter struggle between property developers and the community.

05/06/2026

ANKA’s Arts Worker Extension Programme visited chilly Sydney last week. Arnhem, Northern and Kimberley Artists (ANKA) is the peak support and advocacy body for Aboriginal artists and Aboriginal-owned community art centres. It's arts worker programme (AWEP) is the leading professional development and career pathways program for Aboriginal arts workers from remote communities in Northern Australia.

The group gave presentations about their work in art and culture centres at the Art Gallery of NSW auditorium and visited 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun' at The Cross Art Projects. Wonderful Jacinta Burukumalawuy created the exhibition’s title 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun/Always following the path of our Ancestors'. She is a skilled translator and a strong leader for the Milingimbi Art and Culture. At the gallery, Jacinta opened Ann E Well’s book on Milingimbi: Ten Years on the Crocodile Islands of Arnhem Land (1963) and the first photo plate was of her grandfather, the famous Baraldja, himself the eldest son of the culture leader Magarawala.

05/06/2026

Joe Dhamanydji’s epic large-scale barks hold the power and deep knowledge of a practiced hand that primarily paints on bodies during ceremony. Dhamanydji has worked closely with Djalkiri Keeping Place to study works by his father Tom Djäwa, a highly collected and historic artist and Gupapuyŋu leader.

Dhamanydji’s brother, George Milaypuma's work holds his deep knowledge of Gupapuyŋu land and law with a combination of seriousness and lightness—a playfulness emerging.

These works are currently on display in 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors' at The Cross Art Projects

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026

Presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Maningrida Arts & Culture

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1. Joe Dhamanydji Garraŋunuŋ, Hammerhead Shark, 2024, ochre on bark, 170 x 63 cm ( #161-24)
2. George Milaypuma, Garraŋunuŋ - Hammerhead Shark, 2024, ochre on bark, 23 x 130 cm ( #168-24)

04/06/2026

‘Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors’ continues at The Cross Art Projects, proudly presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Culture
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ARTISTS FROM MILINGIMBI
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Leonard Bowayŋu
Joe Dhamanydji
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Matthew ‘Teapot’ Djipurrtjun
Judy Lirririnyin
George Milaypuma
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
David Yarraŋ Roy
Harry Wirrimbitj
Darryl Yatjany
Colin Yerrilil

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026
Visit www.crossart.com.au

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1. L to R: George Milaypuma, Yukuwa ga Yamany (Root foods), 2025, ochre on wood, 70 x 20 cm ( #428-25). David Yarrang Roy, Larratitja (Barracuda), 2026, ochre on wood, 69.5 x 17 cm ( #12-26). Jason Dhamarandji Dhawulunbulun, Marawa (Long-Finned Garfish) – Djambarrpuyngu, ochre on wood, 104 x 41 cm ( #135-25). Joe Dhamaranydji, Guku Galanarr (Gupapunynu Body Paint Design), 2025, ochre on wood, 69 x 33 cm ( #382-25).
2. L to R: Sonia Birrtjilimbi, Milminydjarrk at Garriyak (Sacred Water Holes at Garriyak), 2026, ochre on bark, 79 x 28 cm ( #56-26). Sonia Birrtjilimbi, Garrawurra Body Paint Designs, 2023, ochre on bark, 48 x 12.5 cm (69-23). Joe Dhamanydji, Wuymirri ga Guku (Whale and Native Bee) Gupapuyngu, Warramiri (diamond, triangle), 2025, ochre on bark, 82 x 28cm (402-25). Photography: Silversalt.
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02/06/2026

The Cross Art Projects proudly presents the digital catalogue of our current exhibition:


Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun
Always following the path of our ancestors
Presented by Milingimbi Art and Culture and Djalkiri Keeping Place

You can view the catalogue via the link in our bio or via our website: www.crossart.com.au

ARTISTS FROM MILINGIMBI
George Milaypuma
Judy Lirririnyin
Joe Dhamanydji
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
Leonard Bowayŋu
David Yarraŋ Roy
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Darryl Yatjany
Matthew ‘Teapot’ Djipurrtjun
Colin Yerrilil
Harry Wirrimbitj

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026
The Cross Art Projects
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Please direct any enquiries to [email protected], and visit our website for more information.

28/05/2026

Thank you to all who attended Saturday's opening of 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors', and for the generosity of speakers Leonard Bowayŋu, David Yarraŋ Roy, Jason Dhawulunbulun, Leon Milmurru, Harriet Watts and Djon Mundine OAM.

You can listen to the conversation at www.crossart.com.au our via the link in our bio.

The exhibition is now open and continues at The Cross Art Projects until 27 June 2026.

Featuring artists from Milingimbi:
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Leonard Bowayŋu
Joe Dhamanydji
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Matthew 'Teapot' Djipurrtjun
Judy Lirririnyin
George Milaypuma
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
David Yarraŋ Roy
Harry Wirrimbitj
Darryl Yatjany
Colin Yerrilil

Proudly presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Culture

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Images: Opening of 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors', The Cross Art Projects, 2026.

22/05/2026

OPENING TOMORROW
Saturday 23 May, 2 pm
At The Cross Art Projects

'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors'

Presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Culture
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Join us for a conversation between artists Leonard Bowayŋu, David Yarraŋ Roy and coordinator of Djalkiri Keeping Place, Harriet Watts, on the language of Yolŋu art and the archival frame, with Acknowledgement of Country by Djon Mundine OAM.

ARTISTS FROM MILINGIMBI
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Leonard Bowayŋu
Joe Dhamanydji
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Matthew 'Teapot' Djipurrtjun
Judy Lirririnyin
George Milaypuma
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
David Yarraŋ Roy
Harry Wirrimbitj
Darryl Yatjany
Colin Yerrilil

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026
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Djalkiri is a Yolŋu word that means to look to the foundations of the past to teach us how to move forward. It’s sometimes referred to as a footprint, in the sense that Yolŋu today follow in the footprints of their ancestors. Like many Yolŋu words, it also connects to bigger concepts and stories that form the foundations of culture.

“Djalkiri is our past, our connection, our identity. Djalkiri is our knowledge. We know our djalkiri, every artist does. We respect the boundaries and areas of our Country – the songlines teach the relationships between Yolŋu, between clans, kinship, and places.” — Leonard Bowayŋu

In Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun artists from diverse clan groups are presented together to tell the story of Milingimbi art. The works belong to different clans and places, telling stories of ancestors, spirits, species, songlines and environmental phenomena.

See www.crossart.com.au
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1. Installation view, 'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors', The Cross Art Projects, 2026.
2. (L to R): George Milaypuma, Garraŋunuŋ (Hammerhead Shark), 2024, ochre on bark, 130 x 23 cm ( #168-24). David Yarrang Roy, Larratitja (Barracuda), 2025, ochre on bark, 109 x 74 cm ( #485-25). Joe Dhamanydji, Garraŋunuŋ (Hammerhead Shark), 2024, ochre on bark, 170 x 63 cm ( #161-24). Photography: Silversalt.

21/05/2026

OPENING THIS SATURDAY
23 May, 2 pm
At The Cross Art Projects

'Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors'

Presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Culture
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Join us for a conversation between artists Leonard Bowayŋu, David Yarraŋ Roy and coordinator of Djalkiri Keeping Place, Harriet Watts, on the language of Yolŋu art and the archival frame, with Acknowledgement of Country by Djon Mundine OAM.

ARTISTS FROM MILINGIMBI
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Leonard Bowayŋu
Joe Dhamanydji
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Matthew 'Teapot' Djipurrtjun
Judy Lirririnyin
George Milaypuma
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
David Yarraŋ Roy
Harry Wirrimbitj
Darryl Yatjany
Colin Yerrilil

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026
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Djalkiri is a Yolŋu word that means to look to the foundations of the past to teach us how to move forward. It’s sometimes referred to as a footprint, in the sense that Yolŋu today follow in the footprints of their ancestors. Like many Yolŋu words, it also connects to bigger concepts and stories that form the foundations of culture.

“Djalkiri is our past, our connection, our identity. Djalkiri is our knowledge. We know our djalkiri, every artist does. We respect the boundaries and areas of our Country – the songlines teach the relationships between Yolŋu, between clans, kinship, and places.” — Leonard Bowayŋu

In Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun artists from diverse clan groups are presented together to tell the story of Milingimbi art. The works belong to different clans and places, telling stories of ancestors, spirits, species, songlines and environmental phenomena.

Artwork: David Yarrang Roy, Larratitja (Barracuda), 2025, ochre on bark, 109 x 72 cm ( #485-25).

www.crossart.com.au

15/05/2026

Opening Saturday 23 May, 2 pm
At The Cross Art Projects:

Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun: Always following the path of our ancestors

ARTISTS FROM MILINGIMBI
Sonia Birrtjilimbi
Leonard Bowayŋu
Joe Dhamanydji
Jason Dhawulunbulun
Matthew 'Teapot' Djipurrtjun
Judy Lirririnyin
George Milaypuma
Paddy Gamalanga Mugabi
David Yarraŋ Roy
Harry Wirrimbitj
Darryl Yatjany
Colin Yerrilil

Join us for a conversation between artists Leonard Bowayŋu, David Yarraŋ Roy and coordinator of Djalkiri Keeping Place, Harriet Watts, on the language of Yolŋu art and the archival frame

Exhibition runs 23 May to 27 June 2026
Presented by Djalkiri Keeping Place and Milingimbi Art and Culture
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Djalkiri is a Yolŋu word that means to look to the foundations of the past to teach us how to move forward. It’s sometimes referred to as a footprint, in the sense that Yolŋu today follow in the footprints of their ancestors. Like many Yolŋu words, it also connects to bigger concepts and stories that form the foundations of culture.

“Djalkiri is our past, our connection, our identity. Djalkiri is our knowledge. We know our djalkiri, every artist does. We respect the boundaries and areas of our Country – the songlines teach the relationships between Yolŋu, between clans, kinship, and places.” — Leonard Bowayŋu

In Ḻuku dhiṉ’thun artists from diverse clan groups are presented together to tell the story of Milingimbi art. The works belong to different clans and places, telling stories of ancestors, spirits, species, songlines and environmental phenomena.

Visit www.crossart.com.au
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Artwork: Matthew 'Teapot' Djipurrtjun, Warrabunbun, etching on paper, 50 x 33 cm ( #340-24-4/40)

05/12/2025

Today is the final day of 'Gathering II: Dhatam, Maypal, Yukuwa / Water Lily, Shellfish, Yam’ at The Cross Art Projects, held in proud collaboration with

We will reopen our doors on 22 January 2026, and look forward to welcoming you back for an exciting year of new exhibitions.

www.crossart.com.au
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Artwork: Djirrirra Wunuŋmurra, Yukuwa, 2020, earth pigments on stringybark, 118 x 61 cm ( #2311-20)