On show 5 July to 7 September

Ngā Ringa Whetū is an exhibition that embodies the interwoven knowledge of whatu and rāranga (Māori weaving techniques) and illuminates the interconnectedness of people and Te Ao Māori. Showcasing works by Ngā Toi Taketake tauira (students) from the Elam School of Fine Arts Te Waka Tūhura, the exhibition presents a constellation of small, intricately adorned pieces alongside expansive installations produced collaboratively.

There are 33 contributors to Ngā Ringa Whetū:
Madi Baas, Anouk Boinnard, Ayla Brockes, Chanel Duff, Sage Etling, Tutu Fingers, Audrey Goggin, Arapeta Hākura, Lachlan Henderson, Yolanda Huang, Fakaheleamoka Kamupala, Jocelyn Liu, Madeleine Marnoch, Charlotte Marshall, Jules McKean, Olivia Meyers, Gabriella Olla, Connie Park, Heta Pulu, Lara Pyves, Jiayi Qu, Carmel Salmanzadeh, Ashley Shearer, Kaydince Singh-Latu, Zarah Stubbs, Clementine Tang, Phia Trembath, Rosrine Vaka’uta, Te Kohu Wallace, Coco Wu, Kailing Wu, Jinhee Yi, Selina Zhu.

Elam School of Fine Arts

Ngā Ringa Whetū

On show 8 June to 24 August

The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions, Differences in kind and rhythm brings together historical works by Giorgio Griffa (b.1936 Turin) and Peter Robinson (b.1966 Ashburton, Ngāi Tahu). The exhibition charts formal and conceptual relationships between the artists’ practices, locating parallel interests in states of becoming via their respective modes of painting and sculpture.

Image | Giorgio Griffa, Obliquo, 1972, courtesy of Archivio Giorgio Griffa.

Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson:

DIFFERENCES IN KIND AND RHYTHM

On show 3 May to 27 July

Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury (b.1928 d.1977 Ngāpuhi) was one of the first Māori artists to introduce Māori cultural narratives into contemporary art. Her work is characterised by a bold and illustrative style. This focused survey includes incised wooden panels featuring figures from Māori whakapapa narratives for which Yearbury is best known, as well as lesser-known drawings and paintings.

Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury

LIFE IN FORMS

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Te Uru offers engaging learning opportunities for every art enthusiast. With scenic views of the surrounding landscape, our purpose built pokapū akoranga learning centre is an inspiring setting for learning how to make and think about art.

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