Exhibition exploring relationships through weaving

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Weavor, sculptor and academic is currently exhibiting at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. But as the title suggests He Tukutuku Auahatanga: Maureen Lander with Community, it isn't just Maureen alone but rather a collaboration with more than 100 artists and 70 children to create four large-scale fibre installations. The exhibit explores the ideas the intertwined concepts of guardianship, relationships and heritage through weaving. Dr Lander has exhibited, lectured and written about Maori art since 1986. Her work draws inspiration from woven fibre and Maori textiles held in museum collections. In 2019, she received a Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka award in recognition of her lifetime contribution to Maori art and culture and in 2022 was an Arts Foundation laureate. Culture 101 speaks to curator Taarati Taiaroa who worked closely with Maureen about what audiences will experience and how they'll be able to participate as well. https://govettbrewster.com/exhibitions/2025/maureen-lander-he-tukutuku-auahatanga
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