Contemporary PNG Art

From Niugini Arts

Contemporary Papua New Guinean art is one of the most brilliant and exciting areas of modern art. However, up until now it has been kept a relatively well hidden secret due to the remoteness of PNG and the inability for most Papua New Guinean artists to effectively exhibit their work.

At Niugini Arts, we offer quality paintings from talented Papua New Guinean artists - together with information and comment to help understand these fabulous art works. Visit our online gallery and a wide range of information on Papua New Guinean art, culture, history and geography, using the navigation bar.

The Gallery offers an exciting selection of contemporary works from across Papua New Guinea. To see where these provinces are located, see Map of PNG.

Vivid colouring and strong patterns are synonymous with PNG art. The artwork is bold, often with a larrikin humour, it can also be thought provoking and sometimes confronting. PNG art possess tremendous vitality, energy and wit. It tells you a story.

Because of the enormous cultural diversity that exists in PNG, divisions and tensions ensue. This also adds to the passionate nature of the artwork across the land, which also dictates varying themes between different provinces. Art is a Papua New Guineans pride; it is their roots; their life. The work is unique, stimulating, distinctive and totally original.