We first met Kaantju woman Shonae Hobson when she curated the groundbreaking Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion exhibition at Bendigo Gallery in 2020. Spanning numerous mediums and artists, and organised according to the seasons, the landmark show challenged traditional modes of gallery storytelling and Shonae herself made an indelible mark on Australia’s curatorial scene.
Now the curator of Indigenous art at the National Gallery of Victoria, Shonae spends her days liaising with artists and formulating new exhibition ideas. Her world is filled with local talent and creativity. This is a day in the life of one very impressive woman!