Even without a national pavilion, 2024 proved to be an historic year for Aotearoa artists in Venice, with the most artists from Aotearoa New Zealand – and the most Ngā toi Māori artists – to ever feature at the Venice Biennale and parallel events. Listen to the artists as they unravel the processes, inspirations and politics behind presenting at the world’s most prestigious contemporary art event and simultaneous exhibitions in Venice.FEATURED ARTISTSAreez KatkiBrett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui)Caitlin DevoyElisapeta Hinemoa Heta...
Contemporary HUM speaks with Aotearoa New Zealand artist Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera), a pioneer in the customary artform of kōwhaiwhai and an active figure in the emergence and presentation of contemporary Māori art on the national and international scenes. In the episode, he discusses his...
Published 08/17/24
Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairo o Ngāti Porou) speaks to Contemporary HUM about his work Te Wepu MMXXIII, which is featured in the 7th edition of Personal Structures in Venice. Jahnke discusses the source of the symbols featured in Te Wepu MMXXIII, which...
Published 08/10/24