Art Mob - Aboriginal Fine Art

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Hobart

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What sets Art Mob apart is how it's run. Owner and manager Euan Hills recently found out he has Aboriginal heritage himself, which means he understands the artists and communities he's working with. The gallery isn't just about shifting stock. It's built on real relationships with artists and art centres, and that shows in how seriously they take their work. You're looking at art that represents one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, and they treat it with proper respect.

Understanding the breadth of Aboriginal art styles and traditions

Most people don't realise just how complex and varied Aboriginal art actually is. With over 250 different language groups across Aboriginal Australia, there's no single style or approach. Each region, community and artist brings their own perspectives, techniques and cultural stories to the work. Art Mob's collection really shows this diversity. You'll find pieces from Tasmania, Far North Queensland, the Central and Western Deserts, the Tiwi Islands, Torres Strait Islands, Mornington Island and the Kimberley.

Walk through Art Mob and you'll see everything from intricate etchings and linocuts made by Badu Island printmakers to the dot paintings of Papunya, bark paintings from Arnhem Land, bush medicine leaves created by women of Utopia, tropical colourfield paintings from Lockhart River, and Namatjira-inspired watercolours from Hermannsburg. That mix of styles and stories gives you a real sense of Aboriginal culture. Art Mob regularly works with leading artists and art centres, so the collection keeps changing and there's always something new to see when you visit.

A rotating exhibition program celebrating emerging and established artists

Art Mob changes its displays regularly, mixing first-time solo shows from new artists with fresh collections from regional art centres. The gallery stays active and open to different voices right across the country. Coming up is Rex Greeno's *A Memorial* (May 20-June 7, 2026), plus rotating work from artists already in the gallery's collection.

Art Mob's approach to exhibitions means you see everything from artists just starting out to established ones trying new directions. The gallery's a real space for Aboriginal artistic expression in all its forms. You can walk through the main floor, and they also do free guided tours of the stockroom where you get to see more of what's available and learn the stories attached to the pieces.

Supplying serious collectors and major institutions

Art Mob has supplied works to major national and international institutions, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia, Queensland Art Gallery, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. They've also sent pieces to Musée d'art aborigène australien 'La Grange' in Motiers, Switzerland, which is the world's only museum entirely focused on Australian Aboriginal art. This kind of track record matters to collectors and institutions who actually know what they're looking for.

The gallery handles professional shipping and packaging for significant artworks, both within Australia and overseas. They've got in-house specialists who know how to pack stretched and unstretched pieces so they arrive in good nick, fully insured. That sort of care means collectors can buy from Art Mob in Hobart, TAS 7000 and have their work delivered safely to anywhere in the world.

Visiting Art Mob: location, access, and what to expect

Art Mob sits at 29 Hunter Street in Hobart and is straightforward to get to. The gallery welcomes both seasoned collectors and people just starting to explore Aboriginal art. You can have a look around at your own pace, or you can arrange for someone to walk you through the current exhibitions and the stockroom. That way you can learn about the artists, their techniques, and the cultural stories behind each piece.

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