Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories from Timor-Leste at Tactile Arts, Darwin
Following its acclaimed debut in Melbourne, this powerful exhibition brings Timor-Leste’s rich cultural heritage to life through traditional and contemporary textiles, evocative photography, and artworks by leading Timorese and international artists, including Gabriela Carrascalão and Maria Madeira.
Join us in celebrating the resilience, identity, and cultural sovereignty woven through the living tradition of tais. We look forward to welcoming you.
Exhibition Opening Hours
Dates: 16th - 31st May, 2025
Opening Hours: 10am - 2pm | Tuesday to Saturday
Location: Tactile Arts Gallery, 19 Conacher Street, Darwin
Enquiries: admin@tactilearts.org.au
Sally - 0458 646 252
In partnership with:
Born of Fire and Ash
by Craig Stockings
The Official history of Australian peacekeeping operations in East Timor - Vol. 1.
A comprehensive examination of Australia’s military involvement in East Timor, Afghanistan, and Iraq from 1999 to 2009. Stockings explores the political motivations, strategic challenges, and operational complexities behind each mission, offering insights into Australia’s evolving role in global conflicts. The book critically analyzes the successes, failures, and long-term impacts of these interventions, while reflecting on how they shaped Australia’s defense policies and international standing during a tumultuous decade of global military engagement.