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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander referencing

Ensure you are referencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander authors respectfully

Artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

How to acknowledge Artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in your referencing.

Note: The examples shown are based on APA style. Remember to follow the format required by your referencing style.

Online source

Author's Family name, Initials. (Year). Title [Medium]. (Traditional Country or Language Group). Source. URL

 

Reference list example:

Albert, T. (2007). Headhunter [synthetic polymer paint and vintage Aboriginal ephemera]. (Girramay, East Cape region & Kuku Yalanji, East Cape region). Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia. https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/351.2007.a-llll/

Physical format

Author's Family name, Initials. (Year). Title [Medium]. (Traditional Country or Language Group). Museum name, Museum location.

 

Reference list example:

Hobson, N. (2018). A Warrior without a Weapon 3 [Digital photographic print]. (Kaantju, Cape York Peninsula & Umpila, Cape York Peninsula). Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.