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Marlbatharndu Wanggagu | Once Upon a Time in the West explores histories and stories of Aboriginal stockmen, rural, and domestic workers on pastoral stations in the Pilbara during the 20th century. Focusing on the experiences of Banyjima, Yinhawangka, and Nyiyaparli people, the project is the result of an engaged and sustained collaborative partnership between the IBN Aboriginal Corporation and FORM. For the exhibition oral histories and audio will sit alongside photography and paste-ups by Jetsonorama (USA), a commissioned installation by Reko Rennie (Melbourne), and photography by Claire Martin (Australia).
Commissions in Aboriginal Communities

Marlbatharndu Wanggagu | Once Upon a Time in the West explores histories and stories of Aboriginal stockmen, rural, and domestic workers on pastoral stations in the Pilbara during the 20th century. Focusing on the experiences of Banyjima, Yinhawangka, and Nyiyaparli people, the project is the result of an engaged and sustained collaborative partnership between the IBN Aboriginal Corporation and FORM.  

For the exhibition oral histories and audio will sit alongside photography and paste-ups by Jetsonorama (USA), a commissioned installation by Reko Rennie (Melbourne), and photography by Claire Martin (Australia).