EXHIBITIONS
Since 1981, Adrian and his team have curated over 400 Indigenous art exhibitions across Australia and internationally, showcasing works by Aboriginal artists and community groups in cities such as Tokyo, Paris, New York, Santa Fe, Vancouver, and many more.
Notable international touring exhibitions include O Tempo Dos Sonhos (South America, 2016-2021), Black Art White Walls (Australia, 2016), Gelam Nguzu Kazi (Australia & USA, 2000-2004), Yilpinji: Love Magic and Ceremony (Australia, USA & Europe, 2002-2003) and New Tracks Old Land (Australia & USA, 1992-1996).
Following his sale of Cooee Art gallery in 2023, Adrian founded Newstead Art and continues to curate exhibitions online, with works available for viewing by private appointment.
Future Exhibitions
The Gordon Syron Collection
Details coming soon
Recent Online Exhibitions
Arnhem Land Bark Paintings
Bark paintings by Important Artists from Arnhem land, December 2024
East Kimberley Artists
Paintings from the East Kimberley Region, July 2024
Ṉoŋgirrŋa Marawili
A selection of special works, April 2024
Robert Puruntatameri
Last remaining master potter , March 2024
Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri
Small Treasures, February 2024
Early Western Desert Paintings & Artefacts
December 2023
From the Archive
WORKING FOR ANIMALS
Fundraising Exhibition Curated by Ace Bourke, December 2023
O TEMPO DOS SONHOS
Out of the Dreaming
Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibition South America, 2016 - 2021
BLACK ART WHITE WALLS
The Adrian & Anne Newstead Indigenous Art Collection, 2014 - 2016
GELAM NGUZU KAZI
Dugong My Son, Mualgua Minaral Artist Collective, 2000 - 2004
YILPINJI - LOVE MAGIC CEREMONY
Australia, United States of America and Europe, 2002 - 2003
NEW TRACKS OLD LAND
Contemporary prints from aboriginal Australia, 1992 - 1996