Sketched in the shadow of the gallows, the rediscovered drawings of Aboriginal stockman Charlie Flannigan – the first man to be executed in the Northern Territory – offer an extraordinary visual record of life on the 19th Century frontier. His untimely death in 1893 sparked controversy in the Northern Territory, where the media reported that "the public conscience has never been so deeply stirred by a keen sense of injustice". An expert panel will consider and discuss the connection between the historical events and contemporary issues.

The panel, hosted by Eva Wilson, Aboriginal Education Coordinator, South Australian Museum, comprises:    

• Don Nawurlany Christophersen, Collection Development Coordinator, Library & Archives NT and Curator of A Little Bit of Justice

• Uncle Major Moogy Sumner, leading voice on First Nations incarceration, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri Leader and Elder

• Joel Bayliss, Senior Aboriginal Cultural Advisor for Youth Justice

Ticket price includes a complimentary drink on arrival.

Support for the Sprigg Salon series is kindly provided by Inspiring South Australia.