Johnathon World Peace Bush: Finalist – Telstra NATSIAA 2025

Congratulations to Johnathon World Peace Bush who, alongside his mother Doriana Bush, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Telstra NATSIAA!

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), together with Principal Partner Telstra, has announced the finalists for the 2025 Telstra NATSIAA, Australia’s longest running and most prestigious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art awards.

Now in its 42nd year, the Awards spotlight 71 exceptional works selected from 216 entries, with finalists spanning the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.

MAGNT Director Adam Worrall said, “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art is a vital part of the social and cultural life of Australia. This year’s Telstra NATSIAA presents 71 exceptional works… providing a snapshot of the finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art created in the past year.”

Finalist works explore diverse themes including connection to Country, contemporary life and cross-generational storytelling.