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Ngaanyatjarra encounters with prospectors and geologists in the Gibson Desert began over 100 years ago, forming the basis of many Aboriginal observations of the European world long before missionaries, government officials, social researchers or tourists made their presence felt. Over the last thirty years, oil and mineral exploration has intensified to the point where negotiations and legal agreements, site protection and drilling rigs, airport refuelling facilities for aeromagnetic surveys and employment issues, have all become a significant part of today’s cross cultural encounter.

trust is an exhibition that captures some of these moments. Snapshots of the relationships that have been forged between individuals and organisations at the interface of two very different world views, are reflected in black and white photographs taken from the 1930s through to the 1970s, maps, exploration paraphernalia and archival footage, contemporary acrylic paintings and installation works.

The exhibition is accompanied by a colour catalogue with photographs of art works, essays and personal reflections.

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Photograph by Chris Perry.

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