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.

From his seat, Kelly looks out across the wind-chopped ocean, where 248 years ago Captain James Cook sailed on his way up the east coast of the continent. Nine days after passing this point, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Captain Cook’s landing on the shores at Kamay (Botany Bay) in 1770 was resisted by Gweagal men – the indigenous Australian people of the area. Soon afterwards, the British crew took 40 spears ...