Exhibition
In support of Aotearoa's continued learning behind the meaning and importance of Matariki and Te Tau Hou Māori (the Māori New Year), the Homestead Galleries present a group exhibition of Māori artists; each showcasing works that speak to ngā whetū (the stars), Puanga and the Matariki cluster.
Kōrero tuku iho (traditions, oral tradition, stories of the past) passed down will differ between iwi and whānau. While some iwi herald the new year with the Matariki star cluster – whether that be nine stars or seven stars (as per Tainui star lore) – other iwi are unable to see Matariki from their rohe (region) and celebrate a star named Puanga instead.
Through the group's distinctive methods of storytelling and their own personal perspectives, Ngā Whetū offers a rich view into the significance of these stars, as they pertain to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, across a wide range of creative disciplines.
Read the exhibition booklet
Read the artist bios
View the exhibition catalogue
Read the Five Under 5 interview with Siniva Williams and curator Melina Payne.
Gallery Programmes accompanying this exhibition:
June Saturday Gallery Club: Pukapuka Whakawhetai
June Gallery Bubs
Curators’ Tour: Ngā Whetū
Dawn Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi
Images: Ralph Brown
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Upcoming Activities
Pakiwaitara - Pakuranga Rahihi: Traditional stories of Tāmaki Makaurau
Available Term 4 2024 - Term 1 2025
Mon 14 Oct thru to Fri 11 Apr
Primary - Secondary: Y0 - Y13
This workshop commences with a shadow puppet presentation and pūrākau (story) voiced by master storyteller Pita Turei, narrating a time of magic and a story of supernatural powers and action.
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Teachers’ Professional Development
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Teachers: 18+
Learn skills and techniques employed in our specialised method of art education to help your team build valuable creative solutions for teaching in various ways.
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A Dance of Patterns
Available Term 4 2024
Mon 14 Oct – Fri 20 Dec
Primary - Secondary: Y3 - Y13
Design a beautiful unique printed kite that really flies!
In this workshop students will develop a variety of practical skills and problem-solving techniques examining the mathematical nature of patterns, the science of kitemaking, and art design skills in the planning and decorating of their kites.
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