From Land to Sea: The People's Story

Venue: Tanks Arts Centre

Thomas Salpietro and
Marty Dryden Brown
Launch: 5:30pm, Thu 29 Jan – all welcome
Exhibition: 23 Jan – 22 Feb 2026

From Land to Sea is a cinematic fine art photography and projection series that began with the Kuku Yalanji people of North Queensland, Australia. Through powerful black-and-white imagery and immersive visual storytelling, this Australian chapter captures the deep connection between land, sea, and culture – celebrating stories that are alive, enduring, and deeply human.

Part of a growing international series, From Land to Sea honours First Nations and adapted cultures around the world – communities whose identity, spirit, and way of life are shaped by their environment. Each chapter is created in collaboration with local custodians, exploring the relationship between people and place through a cinematic lens. From Australia to Asia, the Americas, and Africa, From Land to Sea unites cultures through a shared reverence for land, sea, and story.

Image: The Hunter. No words. No noise. Just the old way, man and sea. Photograph by Thomas Salpietro February 2025.


Venue: Tank 4
Price: Free
When: Fri 23 Jan 2026 - Sun 22 Feb 2026
Venue Opens :Mon-Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.00am - 2.00pm

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