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The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
marks its 10th anniversary by
honouring pioneering artists
and celebrating the next
generation.
Words Renee Cluff

It was July 2009 when a small, three-
day art fair was born in Cairns, an
event that was immediately and firmly
embraced by the community. Fast
forward ten years and CIAF is now
one of Australia’s premier art fairs.
The theme for the anniversary event
is ‘My Yarn Now’. Artistic Director
Janina Harding told Tropic it’s centred
on experiences that have shaped the
world views of the artists. “My Yarn
Now is Australia from
our perspective,
inviting the viewer
to become aware
of our presence,
the connection

Janina Harding

This article may contain images of deceased ancestors.
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