Even without a national pavilion, 2024 proved to be an historic year for Aotearoa artists in Venice, with the most artists from Aotearoa New Zealand – and the most Ngā toi Māori artists – to ever feature at the Venice Biennale and parallel events. Listen to the artists as they unravel the processes, inspirations and politics behind presenting at the world’s most prestigious contemporary art event and simultaneous exhibitions in Venice.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Areez Katki

Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui)

Caitlin Devoy

Elisapeta Hinemoa Heta (Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi, Waikato Tainui, Sāmoan, Tokelauan)

Fred Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui)

Mataaho Collective

Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairo o Ngāti Porou)

Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera)

New episodes are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024. Visit Contemporary HUM for more info: https://contemporaryhum.com/projects/crossing-currents-aotearoa-new-zealand-artists-in-venice

CREDITS

This series is produced with the support of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, with editing and mixing by Hamish Petersen. Cultural advisory is provided by Matariki Williams, graphic design by Emma Kaniuk, and music by João Veríssimo.

SUPPORT

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