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Matariki ki tua o nga whetu – Navigating the Now

Matariki ki tua o nga whetu – Navigating the Now - work by Katie Tua
Artist - Katie Tua
 
 

Duration: 26 June – 8 August

Opening: 5.30pm, Friday 25 June 2010

Works by Rangi Kipa, Julie Paama-Pengelly, Jeanette Rata, Katie Tua, Kereama Taepa, Jessica Paraone and the Museum of True History. How do the recent practices of these seven artist/educators reflect their changing visions?

This exhibition features the work of seven artists who have made part contributions to Maori arts education in the Whakatane District. The proverb from which the show takes its name – Matariki ki tua o nga whetu - suggests that we should ‘search the stars’ and describes the artist-educators’ role as one to consider historic approaches and look beyond what appears to be accepted reality in order to forge new artistic practices.

Off the Page

Off the Page Exhibition at the Whakatane Museum and Gallery - illustration by Gavin Bishop
Illustration by Gavin Bishop
 
 

Duration: 26 June – 8 August

Opening: 5.30pm, Friday 25 June 2010

A delightful exhibition of 20 original illustrations from some of the country’s best-loved picture books.

Whether you read to a young person in your life, or simply appreciate the art of illustration, this exhibition is sure to captivate and delight.

This touring exhibition showcases the work of a number of the artists aligned with Te Tai Tamariki Trust, including Jenny Cooper, Gavin Bishop, Ruth Paul, Fraser Williamson, Ali Teo and John O’Reilly.


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