This landmark 400 page monograph celebrates an artist, curator and cultural leader whose work reshapes how we see Aboriginal identity, urging a more honest and hopeful vision of Australia's past and future.
In this exclusive limited edition, each book is presented in a beautiful clamshell case with a resin 'Not a Souvenir' sculpture in various colour pairings, selected randomly - no two will be the same. Which one will you get?
Expected delivery: April 2026
Images here are example colour combinations only, each box contains a unique colour pairing.
'Tony Albert is one of Australia's great living artists', Suzanne Cotter, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Tony Albert's art reclaims and reframes the imagery of Aboriginal Australia with wit, beauty and force. Across painting, photography, sculpture and installation, his practice explores Aboriginal culture, identity and history through a deeply personal lens. Drawing on individual and collective pasts, Albert transforms the visual language of colonisation, turning objects of prejudice into symbols of resistance, resilience and pride.
Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir is the most comprehensive publication on the artist to date, tracing his journey as one of Australia's most incisive contemporary voices. Across themes of past, present and future, the book unpacks the many critical questions raised in Albert's work: how do we remember, give justice to and rewrite complex and traumatic histories?
Edited by Liz Nowell with essays by leading curators and writers and designed with bold, graphic flair, this volume illuminates an extraordinary creative practice and affirms Tony Albert as a vital force in Australia's ongoing story of truth telling and cultural renewal.
With a foreword by Warwick Thornton, contributors include Suzanne Cotter, Bruce Johnson McLean, Liz Nowell, Daniel Browning, Kimberley Moulton, Tamsin Hong and Warraba Wetherall.
This publication coincides with a major survey show at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, 21 May - 19 October 2026.
FAQ's
- “Can I choose which colours I get?” — No, you'll receive one surprise colour pairing, selected randomly
- “What if I get a duplicate?” — There are no duplicates; each colour combination is unique
- “Can I return?” — Only damaged items within 7 days of receipt. No returns or exchanges for colour preference
- “Do you mark packages?” — No, boxes are sealed; we do not reveal contents pre-shipment.
- "Will this edition be repeated?" - No, available only until sold out.
- "What is the size of the edition" - 200
- "What is the size and weight of the box?" - 33 x 27 x 10.5 cm, 4kg
