How Tony Albert’s childhood instinct became a radical art practice

Indigenous Australian artist Tony Albert has built a radical practice around collecting Aboriginalia—kitsch household items featuring racist Indigenous representations from mid-20th century Australia. Displayed in massive volume, these ashtrays, figurines and tea towels become powerful indictments of colonization and erasure. His Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition, "Tony Albert: Not A Souvenir," reclaims Indigenous identity from external control and consumption.

Summary by Glance · The Age