Mariw Minaral (Spiritual Patterns)

Drawn from the National Maritime Museum Collection, this exhibition brings together a curated selection of works by celebrated Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands) artist, Alick Tipoti. With over 25 years of art practice, Tipoti is respected for his work in regenerating cultural knowledge and language. Guided by the traditional cultural practices of his people, Tipoti’s storytelling encompasses traditional cosmology, marine environments and ocean conservation — focusing on what it means to be a sea person. Mariw Minaral showcases key examples of Tipoti’s detailed and highly intricate printmaking practice, as well as his award-winning sculptural works, contemporary masks and film.

Join us for the exhibition opening event
Fri 26 Sept, 5.30-7.30pm.
FREE event, all welcome. Bookings encouraged.

Exhibition dates 27 Sep — 29 Nov 2025
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Supported by Bega Valley Shire Council and Create NSW

The Australian National Maritime Museum acknowledges the support of the Australian National Maritime Museum Foundation for this exhibition, as well as the contribution of donors, in particular the Sid Faithfull and Christine Sadler program, supporting contemporary Indigenous maritime heritage in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands.

This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.