The work of Aboriginal artists from across the Pilbara will be showcased and sold in a dedicated exhibition on the world stage for the first time, with a curated selection of art inspired by the far north Western Australian region hitting the road.

The 20th Colours of our Country exhibition will be a unique celebration this year, with the milestone giving art lovers on the opposite end of the world a rare chance to appreciate the Pilbara's rich culture.

The 2025 show will launch in London, with a five-day exhibition this English summer, before a stint in the South West in WA and then a September return to its traditional home in Boorloo/Perth.

The exhibition, founded and supported by Rio Tinto, has for two decades celebrated and promoted Aboriginal artists from the Pilbara, providing a platform to showcases their creations and honour their stories, ceremonies, culture and customs.

More than 3,080 artworks have been sold since the first exhibition in 2006, with more than $3.4 million going directly to Pilbara artists, art centres and their communities.

All three locations would host an Artist in Residence, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of each artist's culture and connection to Country in the Pilbara.

Artwork will also be available for sale in London, giving collectors a rare chance to purchase Pilbara-inspired art as part of the special celebrations.

Previously held exclusively in Boorloo, curated Colours of our Country exhibitions will be displayed in London, as well as Busselton in WA.

2024 Colours of our Country signature artist from 2024, Yindjibarndi woman Justina Willis, said being recognised for her paintings last year and sharing her Country through art was a fantastic feeling and experience.

"The atmosphere of the exhibition was great and it was nice to get out and go to the city to meet people, who welcomed me kindly, and share my art with everyone," she said.

Paintings from Roebourne-based Cheeditha art group are part of this year's curation, and manager Carrie McDowell said the exhibition was the highlight of the year for Pilbara artists, with the international exposure an added thrill in 2025.

"The artists are proud of their artwork and love to share the stories and their culture, and Pilbara Country, with a greater audience," she said.

"They love to travel with their art, because not only do they get some city time, they get to paint and chat with the visitors about their art and their Country."

Rio Tinto iron ore CEO Simon Trott said the exhibition continued to champion the unique creations of Pilbara artists and he was thrilled they would get international exposure this year.

"Colours of our Country has always been an important avenue to show the unique creations of Pilbara Aboriginal artists," he said.

"By taking the art to new audiences, we can help build a deeper appreciation for Pilbara art and the rich culture of the region."

Colours of our Country exhibitions are open to to the public:

• London: 14 - 18 July - Rio Tinto plc head office, 6 St James's Square

• Busselton: 25 - 29 August - City of Busselton, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton

• Perth: 15 - 26 September Rio Tinto Perth office, Central Park Tower, 152-158 St Georges Terrace.

More information is online at coloursofourcountry.com.