D'Lan Contemporary was founded in Melbourne in 2016 by D’Lan Davidson, a prominent art consultant who has specialised in Australian First Nations art for over 20 years. The gallery opened its first public exhibition space in 2021 and since then, has undergone significant expansion, opening gallery spaces in New York and Sydney in 2023 and 2024, participating at international art fairs, and collaborating with other galleries such as Gagosian and Pace.
With a mission to raise awareness of and appreciation for Australian First Nations art internationally, the gallery presents a programme of exhibitions, educational talks and events that celebrate and promote the rich art and culture of the country’s first peoples.
The gallery is committed to maintaining strict ethical standards, to supporting and undertaking scholarship to advance the understanding of Indigenous art and culture, and to promoting further education and appreciation through its public programs.
The gallery contributes 30% of its net profits back to artists, artist projects and their communities.
