A writing of wronged history comes with the milestone exhibition of the Gweagal Spears, stolen by Captain Cook and returned to Botany Bay elders after 254 years.

At first glance, these handcrafted implements, known as the Gweagal spears ... were taken – or stolen – from Botany Bay by Captain James Cook’s party during their first recorded contact ...

Forty spears were recorded as being taken by Captain Cook from the villages of the Gweagal people. It’s not clear what happened to the rest. Noeleen Timbery hopes more will be discovered.

is a masterful depiction of both sides of Cook’s story. One can see the accepted and widespread colonial narrative. But, by following a process built in the artwork, one starts uncovering other ...