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Number 5 in the “Wahine in Gold Series “ by artist Josh Kiwikiwi. This ongoing series focuses on what is Polynesian, namely who identify as Wahine Maori, and how can they be represented. Embellished in gold Josh respectfully illustrates powerful imagery. Referencing from both the Maori world and other cultures that are intertwined with it, Josh depicts strong Wahine from Aotearoa and the wider Ao. “Anahera” Represents Wahine who are not ashamed of their culture, their background, where they…

An artist draws strength and comfort from the beauty in art and nature. Words: Kate Coughlan 1960 to 1975 Clare Reilly grew up in Pāremata overlooking Pāuatahanui Inlet, north of Wellington, and went to Queen Margaret College. A week after her 15th birthday, she quickly became very ill and learned she had a congenital disability in one kidney. Surgery to save the kidney was unsuccessful, and she had it removed. However, her lung was damaged in the surgery, and she spent six months of her…

In New Zealand the natural landscape has a character all of its own, and there is a unique Pacific light; a sharp-edged light of such clarity that the land appears to radiate. This Page is an archive...

character design inspired by kiwi

Makereti Papakura seated in the carved wooden doorway of Te Rauru meeting house in Whakarewarewa. Photograph taken by William Andrews Collis betwee...

Contemporary Maori portrait paintings by New Zealand Ngati Porou artist Sofia Minson. Sofia creates modern Maori art, inspired by historic Lindauer and Goldie portraits of Maori. Life-like portrayals in oil, ink and acrylic include well-known Maori such as Tiki Taane and Tame Iti.

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Kiwi birds are vastly underrated. They are the cutest, most interesting bird out there and here's why