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‘Powerful’ design earns prestigious award for Pacific artist

A publication chronicling 60 years of Pacific art has been recognised at the recent PANZ Book Design Awards.

Sayeemulla ShariffWed, 09 Oct

Solesolevaki opens at Tautai Art Gallery on Thursday, 10 October 2024.

Language & Culture •

Fiji

Solesolevaki: A Fijian family’s story of connection through art

Vasemaca Ema Tavola explores her heritage and identity through an exhibition in Auckland.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 08 Oct

Language & Culture •

Fiji

The Girmit through electronic music and poetry

Artist Nadia Freeman retells the story of her ancestors through song, poetry, and electronic music.

Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 05 Sep

Language & Culture

Pacific digital library finalist in global awards

The website, Digital Pasifik, showcases Pacific artefacts from around the world.

Khalia StrongMon, 05 Aug

Arts •

Tonga

From NZ to the US and back: Tongan artist explains why her art takes the hard route

Tongan diverse creator, or visual fine artist, spoke to PMN Tonga’s John Pulu on why technology can’t outpace tradition and the tragic but uplifting reason behind her business name.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 12 Jul

Pacific Region

Celebrating identity, land and kinship

Indigenous artists will share their rich culture and heritage at the Pasefika 2024 exhibit in Honolulu.

Christine RovoiMon, 27 May

Language & Culture •

Fiji

Pacific pride and pain: Marking Girmit Day in Aotearoa

Fijian Indian creatives and researchers in Aotearoa are helping share their unique Pacific identity as descendants of indentured Fiji Indian labourers, or Girmit.

Alka PrasadThu, 16 May

Arts

Parliament art collection shows the value of diversity

Thanks to Helen Clark donating 600 pieces of Pacific artwork, Parliament's art collection has a wide and varied range of pieces.

Merewai Durutalo, Te Rito Journalism CadetTue, 09 Apr

Cora-Allan Encountering Aotearoa 2023. (Installation view, Dunedin Public Art Gallery) Ko ao, ko ao, ko Aotearoa display in the background.

Arts

Encountering Aotearoa: From yacht expedition to art exhibition

Māori-Niue artist Cora-Allan Lafaiki Twiss has documented the natural and political landscapes of Aotearoa for an upcoming exhibition in Christchurch.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 09 Apr

Language & Culture

‘It’s magic!’: Moana Nui Festival attracts thousands to Dunedin for cultural celebration

For the third time the Moana Nui Festival brought together Dunedin’s Pacific community in a celebration of culture.

Matt ManukuoMon, 25 Mar

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