The landmark Te Maori exhibition was a milestone in the Māori cultural renaissance. Featuring traditional Māori artwork, it toured the United States between 1984 and 1986 before returning to New Zealand for a nationwide tour in 1987.
Maori Art
Events In History
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History of New Zealand painting
Early European painting in New Zealand was dominated by landscapes and images of exotic Māori. From the 1890s the local art scene was boosted by the arrival of professional painters from Europe. But it wasn't until the 1930s and 40s that a distinct style of painting began to emerge here. Read the full article
Page 1 - History of New Zealand painting
Early European painting in New Zealand was dominated by landscapes and images of exotic Māori. From the 1890s the local art scene was boosted by the arrival of professional
Page 2 - Beginnings
While the first New Zealand artists often had scenic interests, they were also influenced by art historical practices and
Page 6 - Contemporary Māori art
Between 1960 and 1980 a strong resurgence of Maori nationalism and culture developed alongside a growing political voice and demand for the honouring of the Treaty of
Women Together
Haeata
Haeata was a Māori women artists' collective. Read the full Women Together Essay
Mata Aho Collective
The art group Mata Aho Collective was established in 2012 by Erena Baker (Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira), Sarah Hudson (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe), Bridget Reweti (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi) and Terri Te Tau (Rangitāne rāua ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa). Read the full Women Together Essay
Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
The kaupapa of this organisation was to nurture, foster and preserve the techniques and the love of weaving with and for our people. Read the full Women Together Essay
