27 June to 23 September 2026
In the beginning, spirits and deities created the Islander world. Ancestors like Sida of Papua New Guinea, Gelam of Moa, and Waiet of Mabuiag shaped the islands, giving each unique attributes: The fertile abundance of Mer, the inland waters of Erub, and the rugged rocky foreshores of Moa.Malu, the Kala Lagaw Ya word for sea/ocean, extends beyond a simple description of water. It speaks of a living ancestral realm binding Torres Strait Islander people to spirit, memory, navigation, and identity.In this exhibition, the ocean becomes both archive and witness, honouring Malu as both origin and living presence – keeper of memory where every tide, wave, and current leaves marks upon the land, people, and the spirit of Sea Country. Read more...