Events In History
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10 September 1984Te Maori exhibition opens in New YorkThe 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. Read more...
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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.
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Page 2 – Beginnings
While the first New Zealand artists often had scenic interests, they were also influenced by art historical practices and beliefs.
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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 Waitangi
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Main image: Muruika Soldiers' Memorial, Ōhinemutu
Muruika Soldiers' Cemetery Ōhinemutu, Rotorua.
