They Shield Us

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First Nations women, adorn their bodies for many reasons.

They Shield Us showcases new works by artists Yaraan Bundle, Djirri Djirri Dance Group, Isobel Morphy-Walsh, Marilyne Nicholls, Laura Thompson and Lisa Waup drawing upon the Koorie Heritage Trust collection. Each artist looks at how the acts of creating, sharing and wearing cultural adornments shape their identities as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

They Shield Us a free exhibition on now until 29 September at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Yarra Building, Federation Square.

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Fed Square acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, on whose land we gather and work. We respect their traditions and embrace their traditional and contemporary expression.

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First Nations women, adorn their bodies for many reasons.