Readback Aboriginal Art Gallery conducts business on Larrakia Country. We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay our respects to Larrakia elders, both past and present.
Readback has been in business in Darwin since 1995. Our Authentic, Affordable Aboriginal Art is purchased direct from local artists, allowing us to support, promote and offer a steady income all year round. We get asked time and time again “why are your prices so low, compared to others?”, our answer is simple, we practice fair-trade....this enables us to offer low, competitive prices and allows our customers to make socially conscious purchases.
We are so fortunate to have such talented artists right here on our Darwin doorstep. The renowned Numina Sister’s, Lanita, Jacinta, Caroline, Louise, Selina and Sharon Numina Napananka and mother Barbara Pananka Price Mbitjana, Reggie Sultan, Les Huddleston are located right here in Darwin.
We are also fortunate to have many other well-known artists dropping in when they are in Darwin to sell their paintings. To name a few, Eddie Blitner, Janet Nakamarra Long, Miriam Ashley, Linda Bopirri and Daisy Marjar.
Sonda Turner Nampijmpa can be found regularly sitting outside the Readback shop painting, drawing crowds to watch her and to listen to her stories.
Our artists are welcome to take up residence in a section of the gallery to paint. This is a unique experience to see them in action, talk to them about their paintings and culture and take photos to capture the moment.
All artwork is signed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with a photo and information about the artist and the piece. We are conveniently located in the heart of Darwin, Smith Street's pedestrian Mall. At street level is our book exchange (second hand book store). Come on in and come upstairs to our gallery for a wide selection of traditional, contemporary and investment art. We like to think we have something for everyone! For our interstate and international customers, browse our website and feel free to email us if you do not see exactly what you want. We will happily send photos from our selection in the gallery. Some of our artists welcome commissions when a customer has particular colours or sizes required. Send us an email so we may discuss your needs further.