Selwyn Muru: A Life's Work - Curator Talk

Join Dr Moana Nepia, the curator of Selwyn Muru: A Life’s Work as we learn more about Muru’s diverse creative practice that affirmed him as a leader and pioneer. Working across multiple fields of activity – as a visual artist, broadcaster, playwright and social commentator, an actor, professional musician, orator, teacher, and tribal repository of knowledge, Muru was once described as one of the most original Māori thinkers of his time.

Free event for all to enjoy.

Image: Portrait of Moana Nepia by Natalie Roberston. 2022

About the exhibition:

Senior Māori artist Selwyn Muru (Te Aupouri, Ngāti Kurī, Ngāti Muri Kahara, Ngāti Rehia, Te Whakatōhea) was once described as one of the most original Māori thinkers of his time.

This exhibition affirms his pioneering legacy and leadership across multiple fields of activity – as a visual artist, broadcaster, playwright and social commentator, an actor, professional musician, orator, teacher, and tribal repository of knowledge.

Presenting many artworks never shown publicly before, this exhibition includes paintings and drawings alongside documentary photography, audio and video.

This exhibition is toured by The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata and presented in association with the Auckland Arts Festival. With support from: Creative New Zealand, Media Design School Auckland, the Fletcher Trust Collection, Wellington City Council, Chris & Kathy Parkin and Stout Trust.