Limi Manu ‘Untitled’ detail

MEN OF MATARIKI
Collection of male indigenous artists
13 July – 26 August
Opening: Thursday 12 July, 6pm
Corban Homestead Galleries. Corban Estate Arts Centre. 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson, Auckland

The rising of the Pleiades star cluster is of great significance to the many cultures located in the Pacific Ocean in various guises, such as signaling the New Year for Maori. This group of emerging male artists – who identify themselves as Samoan, Cherokee, Aborigine, Tongan and Maori – Interpret the Matariki theme from their unique perspectives to present a fresh view of this culturally resonant constellation.

Art Speak: Thursday 26 July, 6pm
Please RSVP to info@ceac.org.nz or 838 4455

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