A virtual exhibition of artworks by Indigenous artists currently in or recently released from prisons in Victoria. Presenting over 300 artworks, from 286 artists, Confined 11 creates a strong visual metaphor for the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. The Confined 11 virtual gallery opens Thursday 14th May 2020, 9am at thetorch.org.au/C11

Ngarrakeetoong matal (many birds) Keerraywoorroong language, Victoria Aboriginal peoples’ cultural connections to birds transcend many thousands of years. In south-eastern Australia, birds are powerful creator beings, giving life to people and animals and creating natural features in the landscape. Birds are very spiritual, carry a lot of stories with them and are as resilient and