D'Lan Davidson

D’Lan has over 25 years’ experience as an Australian Indigenous art consultant, dealer and gallerist, and is recognised internationally as the preeminent market authority in this field.

After working as a private dealer and as Head of Aboriginal Art at Sotheby’s Australia for over 15 years, D’Lan established D Lan Galleries (formerly D’Lan Contemporary) in 2016. As Director, D’Lan works closely with collectors, gallerists and institutions around the world to source, exhibit, and place exceptional works of art by Australia’s leading First Nations artists.

In 2019, D’Lan co-curated a series of collaborative exhibitions with Gagosian gallery, which included the Collection of Steve Martin & Anne Stringfield in New York. And in 2025, he partnered with Pace gallery to present a solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist, Emily Kam Kngwarray in London. D’Lan has played a pivotal role in raising awareness of and appreciation for Australian First Nations art globally by combining his unique market knowledge, connoisseurship and emphasis on ethical art market practices.

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