The aim of the Oceanic Art Society is to further the understanding and appreciation of Oceanic art. The focus is on the traditional and contemporary art of the indigenous peoples of Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia. We hold regular presentations and seminars, and an annual Forum; we publish a quarterly Journal and send free newsletters to interested subscribers, worldwide.
OAS Journal Stories.
The latest stories, reviews and more from the Oceanic Art Society Journal – published quarterly.
Melanesian Lullaby
The Pacific Cultures Gallery enters hibernation as collections receive conservation care, while the South Australian Museum collaborates with Pasifika communities to reimagine its future displays.
Mutuaga and the Kwato Mission
Mutuaga, a master carver from Papua New Guinea, gained recognition through the Kwato Mission and established trade routes, fostering the promotion of his art and cultural identity.
Plumes from Paradise
The “Plumes from Paradise” exhibition at Musée Quai Branly explores the cultural significance of birds of paradise in Papua New Guinea and their influence on Western art, history, and fashion.
Ernst Heinrich: An Extraordinary Collector
The book “Ernst Heinrich: An Extraordinary Collector” chronicles the life and legacy of Ernst Heinrich, highlighting his significant contributions to collecting Oceanic art in 20th-century Europe.
Multiverse: Brian Robinson
The Newcastle Art Gallery showcases Brian Robinson’s “Multiverse,” a major exhibition featuring his linocut prints, sculptures, and digital animation, celebrating Torres Strait Islander culture and creativity.
OAS Sponsorship Program
The OAS welcomes sponsorship from individuals and organisations who share our commitment to furthering the appreciation and understanding of Oceanic art.
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Rock Art Australia – Preserving Indigenous Rock Art Across Australia
Rock Art Australia – Preserving Indigenous Rock Art Across Australia
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Discover, learn, and help protect Australia’s Indigenous rock art. Rock Art Australia combines scientific research and Aboriginal knowledge to safeguard these ancient cultural treasures for future g…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Don’t miss our documentary Sukundimi Walks Before Me in selected Australian cinemas from 16 September – 1 October, including Q&As with Emmanuel Peni, Director of Project Sepik.
Emerging from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, the film documents Sepik communities’ resistance to a proposed gold-copper mine located near the river’s waters – an existential journey exploring sacred life, cultural survival and environmental justice.
Winner of Sydney Film Festival’s Sustainable Future Award – the world’s largest environmental film prize – Sukundimi Walks Before Me is a story of resilience and collective refusal in the face of extraction.
Don’t miss your chance to see this special film on the big screen, where you can fully immerse yourself in the music, sounds and beauty of the Sepik.
Sukundimi Walks Before Me puts the voices of Sepik communities front and centre. We ask you to Stand with the Sepik, and to ask yourself – what would you do to protect your home?
With deep gratitude and thanks to the Save the Sepik campaign, including Project Sepik and Jubilee Australia, as well as all the crew, partners and supporters who made this film possible.
📣 Help us spread the word.
#SaveTheSepik #sukundimiwalksbeforeme
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On Saturday 19 September, join Vincent Babia and his Dance Team for a free live performance of traditional Saibai Island song, dance and storytelling at Queensland Museum Kurilpa, marking the final days of Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends🐊
Travelling from Townsville, the performers will captivate audiences with an immersive showcase of Saibai Island culture through language, cultural regalia and traditional instruments in the Museum’s forecourt.
All are welcome to this special event celebrating the vibrant culture of Saibai Island.
📅 Saturday 19 September | Free
⏰ Performance times: 10am, 12pm and 2pm
📍 Queensland Museum Kurilpa Forecourt
This program is proudly supported by The University of Queensland
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🏛️ 𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐔 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐄🏛️
📆Samedi 19 et dimanche 20 septembre 2026
🕘09h00 – 17h00
La meilleure façon de protéger notre patrimoine, c’est de le faire connaître.
Les 𝟏𝟗 𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Te Fare Iamanaha organise un week-end festif à l’occasion de la 43ᵉ édition des Journées du Patrimoine.
Deux thèmes seront au cœur de cet évènement culturel, le « 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞 » et le « 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐞́𝐫𝐢𝐥 : 𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐫𝐞́𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐫𝐞́𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 ». Ces thèmes mettront en perspective le rôle de la photographie dans la préservation de notre mémoire collective tout en sensibilisant aux enjeux contemporains qui fragilisent aujourd’hui notre patrimoine.
Gratuit et ouvert à tous, cet événement contribue à faire vivre et à transmettre l’héritage culturel polynésien, afin qu’il continue de résonner auprès des générations futures.
🎟️𝐄́𝐯𝐞̀𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭
ℹ️ Le programme détaillé arrive bientôt.
#muséedetahitietdesîles #Journéedupatrimoine #culture #patrimoine
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🏛️𝐑𝐔𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐍𝐎̄ 𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐔𝐅𝐀’𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐔 🏛️
📆Mai te mahana mā’a 19 ‘e te tāpati 20 nō tetepa 2026
🕘Ha’amata i te hora 09h00 i te po’ipo’i ‘e tae atu i te hora 17h00 o te tapera’a mahana
‘Ia tāmau-noa-hia i te pāruru i te faufa’a tūpuna, e mea ti’a i te aitaui, ‘ia ‘ite te tā’āto’ara’a.
Nō teie 43 ra’a o te taime, e fa’ahanahanahia te parau o te mau faufa’a tupuna i Te Fare Iamanaha. ‘𝐔𝐚 𝐭𝐚̄𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐢 𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟗 ‘𝐞 𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟎 𝐧𝐨̄ 𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Te tumu parau tei tāpe’ahia mai i teie matahiti, « 𝐅𝐚’𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐮 𝐨 𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐡𝐨’𝐚. 𝐓𝐞̄ 𝐦𝐨̄𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢 𝐧𝐞𝐢 𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐚’𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐚 : 𝐟𝐚’𝐚’𝐨𝐫𝐚, ‘𝐚𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐮, 𝐡𝐚’𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚’𝐢 ». Te hoho’a e mauiha’a faufa’a roa, ‘e papa ha’amana’ora’a i te huitupuna. I teie tau, e mea ti’a ato’a i te fa’ahiti i te tahi mau fifi, e ‘āua hā’ati nei i te faufa’a tumu.
Nō reira, ‘a haere mai. E mea tāmoni ‘ore teie fa’anahora’a. Te ‘oa’oa nei mātou i tē fāri’i ia ‘outou. Teie te tahi rāve’a nō tē tutu’u i te parau o te hīro’a tumu mā’ohi i te u’i ‘āpī i muri mai.
🎟️𝐄 𝐦𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐚̄𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢 ‘𝐨𝐫𝐞
ℹ️ ‘Eiaha e ha’ape’ape’a e fa’atae atu-hia te tāpura.
#tefareiamanaha #ruamahananōtefaufa’atumu #ta’ere #hīro’atupuna
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Lani Auvita Scott – OAS Forum 2025
The Living Thread: Cultural Continuity for the Next Generation https://youtu.be/fURJ168gzUs . . . This content is restricted to subscribers only. For access, become an Oceanic Art Society member or login …
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