Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele discusses his photographic project Out of Context which focusses on his generation of Polynesians born to migrant Pacific Island parents as well as urban Māori.
A descendant of the Muiscas tribe in Colombia, Vicente Ovalle has a profound respect for the tribe’s connection with the Earth and the land, which has also greatly inspired his philosophy. The connection between the land and culture is a theme that permeates his artwork. Each piece Ovalle creates tells a story that links back to his indigenous roots and combines influences from Māori and Pacific Island culture.
We are collaborating with the Museums of Auckland, namely MOTAT, Auckland Museum and New Zealand Maritime Museum, to celebrate Pacific culture, rhythms and flavours with Pasifika Vibes, an event running alongside the annual Pasifika Festival in Western Springs.
To celebrate the landmark new exhibition, Declaration: A Pacific Feminist Agenda, we are proud to host an afternoon of poetry with three of the most powerful voices of the Pacific: Dr Karlo Mila, Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh and Courtney Sina Meredith.
Join us in our South Atrium, underneath Sione Monū & Manu Vaeatangitau's dazzling installation, Kindred: A Leitī Chronicle, for an afternoon of spoken word that promises to be equal parts funny, moving and inspiring.
Explore the Gallery after hours during Artweek Auckland's 'Late Night Art' event. Experience an evening of programmed activities and events and enjoy access to all exhibitions, including Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ Word – Feminism! on its last day before the exhibition closes.
Vincent J.F. Huang talks about the eco-art he has been practicing since 1999, and discusses his experience of using art to assist Tuvalu's climate crisis at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 55th Venice Biennale.
As part of the Biennale of Sydney’s investigation into their Archive, 21st Biennale Artistic Director Mami Kataoka and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Director Rhana Devenport co-moderate a conversation with three New Zealand artists whose contributions to Biennale of Sydney editions in 1998, 2000, 2006 and 2012 remain in our memories.
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