Selwyn Muru: A Life's Work

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.

Curated by Dr Moana Nepia.