Venice crowds line up to view Australia's cosmic art

Indigenous artist Archie Moore is unveiling solo exhibition kith and kin at the Venice Biennale. (HANDOUT/ANDREA ROSSETTI)

An Indigenous genealogical chart so vast it resembles a map of the cosmos is part of Australia's offering at the prestigious Venice Biennale.

Kith and kin, a Creative Australia commission by Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist Archie Moore and the nation's official entry at the global art event, stretches 60 metres along the walls of the Australia Pavilion and extends across the ceiling.