Thomas Tjapaltjarri was born c.1964. In 1984 Thomas, with his brothers Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri, Walala Tjapaltjarri and other Pintupi family members walked out from the desert, west of Lake Mackay into Kiwirrkura. The group of nine made national headlines and became known as ‘the last nomads’, as this was their first contact with non- Aboriginal people.
 
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Patrick Oloodoodi Tjungurrayi was born near Jupiter Wells, Western Australia c.1935. Patrick divides his time between the Pintupi homeland community of Kiwirrkura and Balgo. His paintings are often a reflection of the varying influences of these two communities. Patrick is a senior Lawman possessing intimate knowledge of traditional ceremonies for the country around Balgo, Kiwirrkura […]

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Ningara Napurrula was born at Watulka, south of Kiwirrkurra, Western Australia c.1938. She is the widow of Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi (deceased) a highly respected Pintupi elder who held significant knowledge of his countries Dreaming stories. As did her husband, Ningara also paints for Papunya Tula Artists, graphically depicting, through the use of texture and […]

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Naata Nunigurrayi was born at the site of Kumil, which is west of the Pollock Hills in Western Australia, c.1932. She, and her family, arrived in Papunya with one of Jeremy Long’s government patrols. Naata began her Aboriginal Art career in early 1996, her son is Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa also a well known artist. In […]

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Minnie Pwerle was born circa 1910 and died 18th March 2006, her country is Atnwengerrp and her language is Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Minnie has five sisters, Margie, Molly, Emily, Lois, and Galya and one brother called Louis (her other brother is now deceased). Minnie has seven children including Eileen, Betty, June, Dora, Raymond, and […]

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