Artery

Top choice in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst


Step into a world of mesmerising dots and swirls at this small gallery devoted to Aboriginal art, particularly from the central and western deserts. Artery's motto is 'ethical, contemporary, affordable', and while large canvases by more established artists cost in the thousands, small, unstretched canvases start at around $50. There's also an offbeat sideline in preserved insects.


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