This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A man with glowing Indigenous body paint stands against a black background under UV light.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

UV Songlines: Illuminating Ancestral Roots

In a different light for Adelaide Fringe 2026, Arabana, Mudbura, Gurindji and Warlpiri artist Colleen Raven Strangways honours Elders and the songlines that bind land, spirit, and identity. Through striking UV-reactive portraits and moving image works, ancestral connections shine with heritage, resilience, and pride. A luminous companion to her major Adelaide Town Hall exhibition, this is culture illuminated from within.

Presented by: The City of Adelaide

The City of Adelaide is the capital city council for South Australia, responsible for nurturing the cultural, civic and economic life of the city. Through its support of artists, festivals and creative industries, the Council plays a central role in positioning Adelaide as a dynamic, welcoming and artist-led city. As a long-standing champion of the arts, the City of Adelaide provides spaces, opportunities, and resources that help artists test new ideas, reach audiences, and contribute to the cultural identity of the city.
Visual Arts and Design • Exhibition
South Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
 
First Nations Australian
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: The City of Adelaide

The City of Adelaide is the capital city council for South Australia, responsible for nurturing the cultural, civic and economic life of the city. Through its support of artists, festivals and creative industries, the Council plays a central role in positioning Adelaide as a dynamic, welcoming and artist-led city. As a long-standing champion of the arts, the City of Adelaide provides spaces, opportunities, and resources that help artists test new ideas, reach audiences, and contribute to the cultural identity of the city.