Ryan Presley
AustraliaartistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ryan Presley is a contemporary Australian artist recognized for his thought-provoking work that revises Australian banknotes to feature historical First Nations figures. His 2018 series 'Blood Money' addresses the complexities of Australia's colonial history and the narratives of resistance against colonial powers, contributing to a broader conversation about identity, history, and representation in Australia.
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Ryan Presley has just been announced as the 2026 winner of the $100,000 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Art Award.
Ryan Presley wins National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for Our Lifestyle of Tranquility UndisturbedThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-07
Australia· 2026-08-07
Ryan Presley’s 2018 series Blood Money revises Australian banknotes to feature historical First Nations figures.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi’s critics should remember. Let’s start with Ned Kelly | Ella Barclay for the ConversationThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-18
United Kingdom· 2025-02-18
