Making history visible through one of the most vibrant and distinctive art movements in Australia, this book illuminates the community drive and the individual artistic decisions that have resulted in a body of breathtaking paintings.

The Spinifex people have been living on their ancestral homelands in the Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia since time immemorial. This continuous narrative was interrupted momentously by the Maralinga atomic testing in the mid-20th Century. But after returning to their homelands, Spinifex people began to fight for greater recognition. Painting made their story visible.
Over the past 25 years they have developed unique modes of painting to express their communal identity and history. Born of the need to present evidence in Native Title contexts, Spinifex painting has a unique political history and visual tradition that marks it out as a singular art history in Australia – but one that also sheds light on the broader histories of Aboriginal art.
The history of the Spinifex people and their unique contribution to Australian art history remains largely unheralded.
Featuring stunning reproductions of significant paintings and insightful essays by experts and friends of the artists, this publication positions the Spinifex people as major figures in the Australian historical and art-historical landscape.

Ceremony is at the heart of First Nations cultures a living connection between past and present, place and people. Ceremony: All Yesterdays for Today explores the deep cultural significance of Indigenous Australian ceremonies, from personal rites to large community gatherings. Drawing on their own stories and experiences, the authors share practices from Quandamooka Country to the Tanami Desert, while honouring the sacredness of ceremonies not meant to be shared. This powerful book affirms ceremony as a thread that ties generations together and celebrates the enduring strength of First Nations identity and tradition.

Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them.

These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe?

Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change.

‘This book marks a profound paradigm shift in our understanding of Indigenous scientific traditions, how they are transmitted, and their relevance to life today.’ – Professor Marcia Langton, University of Melbourne

From bestselling author Bruce Pascoe comes Black Duck, a deeply personal exploration of the consequences of disrupting Australia’s history. Amidst the national debate sparked by Dark Emu, Pascoe unveils Black Duck Foods, a blueprint for sustainable food growing and land management rooted in ancient practices. Offering a vision for Australia’s future, the book envisions an improved relationship with nature, sustainable agriculture, and a uniquely Australian cuisine. From post-bushfire aftermath to personal struggles, Black Duck is a poignant journey into a year of strength found in the land, presenting a compelling call to treat Australia with the care it deserves.

Wildflowers & Plants of Central Australia by Dr Anne Urban is a portable, comprehensive guide to the region's flora, featuring detailed descriptions and stunning photographs. First published in 1990, it was written during Anne's outback travels with her photographer husband and botanist brother, offering a plant walk through central Australia's diverse landscapes. This fully revised edition by Jenny Purdie, Barb Gilfedder, and Peter Jobson stays true to Anne's vision of an accessible reference. A tribute to both nature and her legacy, it continues to inspire and educate.

Bill Yidumduma Harney is senior Aboriginal elder of the Wardaman community west of Katherine N.T. Stockman, land rights pioneer, story-teller and painter, he is a custodian of an area famous for striped figures of the Lightning Brothers. This book written in collaboration with Dr Hugh Cairns is his cosmic view of life.

The Warlpiri people honour their ancestors and maintain their connection to the cosmos through the re-enactment of Jukurrpa (the Dreaming), including painting, singing, dancing, and ritual actions. From May 1981 to June 1982, ethnochoreologist Megan Morais worked with the Warlpiri community in Willowra, documenting dances and traditional movement patterns, particularly within yawulyu the women's ceremony. This book, co-authored with musicologist Myfany Turpin, preserves the knowledge shared by Warlpiri women, with proceeds supporting their participation in Women’s Law and Culture Meetings to teach and learn women's ceremonies.

Bradshaw and Wandjina paintings are two outstanding styles of Aboriginal art found amongst rock shelters of the Kimberley region of north Western Australia. Bradshaw paintings are believed to be the work of mythical ancestors and spirits and include a range of exquisite and ancient dark red human figures.

Aunty Dale Chapman's Coo-ee Cuisine Cookbook is a beautifully presented full colour A5 spiral bound Recipe Book with over 75 delicious recipes
 using native Australian ingredients.

Of the book Dale quotes  - "The world is definitely ready for the unique and nutritious qualities of our indigenous seeds, spices, leaves and meats. I believe integrating bush tucker into the home kitchen is as simple as ensuring that the home cook is confident in substituting and enhancing family favourite recipes with these unique ingredients".

Ikuntji Artists presents Ikuntji Textiles, a book about the development of the designs, their stories and the artists behind them, and the collaborations. This full colour publication gives an insight into our range of wearable art textiles. Texts included range from interviews with our artists in Luritja and English, expert voices in the field of textile design, collaborators and our staff who have been on this journey with us.

This book is the result of years of artistic workshops and the recording of stories with the artists. It is self published by Ikuntji Artists through the support of donors. The research is funded by Indigenous Languages and Arts funding.