5 ways to jump back into Surrealist Art at Te Papa
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by The Residents
2y ago
Te Papa’s highly anticipated Surrealist Art | He Toi Pohewa exhibition opened this June and managed all of two weeks before Covid-19 threw a spanner in the works. Luckily for us Kiwi’s though, it’s now back open and Te Papa have a range of options to immerse you in the world of European masterpieces.  Surrealist Soirée | 31 July Perfect if: You want to party like Dali! You need an excuse to dust off your black tie and ballgowns Picture this; It’s Saturday night, you and your fabulous friends are all glammed up and you’re heading to Te Papa after hours. Arriving at the museum you’re ..read more
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How to bring a te ao Māori perspective to landscape design in New York City (Sunday Star Times, 20 June 2021)
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by The Residents
3y ago
One of Tama Whiting’s earliest memories is, aged five, standing with his grandfather at the 1998 opening of the colourful Te Hono ki Hawaiki in Te Papa and cutting the ribbon with Sir Peter Blake. Tama’s grandfather Cliff Whiting ONZM, an influential contemporary artist would tell Tama and his sister, Kimi, myths and legends to share knowledge of te ao Māori. “He taught us that the first fish you catch, you throw back to Tangaroa. It’s a good way to respect others and your environment.” (Originally published in Sunday Star Times, 20 June 2021). Inspired by his grandfather, who contributed sign ..read more
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My Favourite Finalists Finalists For The Inaugural Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
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by The Residents
3y ago
Victor Te Paa | Kaitiaki- Guardian Ange I’ve been lucky enough to have a sneak preview at the finalists for the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award, a celebration of emerging Māori artists. Portraits featuring whakairo (carving), raranga (weaving), photography, ceramics and oil paintings are just some of the works shortlisted in our country’s first portraiture award in honour of Kiingi Tuheitia. The award, a partnership between the Office of the Kiingitanga and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, was launched to inspire a new generation of emerging Māori artists to create port ..read more
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Soap For Society Update: Thanks Paul Newman!
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by The Residents
3y ago
Last year I got an email that I was SURE was from a Nigerian scammer. A woman offering me the chance to nominate a charity of my choosing for $35k!? Now that doesn't happen everyday! Thankfully, it was no scam. Paul Newman's Own Foundation (who make the salad dressing!) had seen my campaign over 2018-2019 for Soap For Society and noticed the good work The Wellington City Mission and the community had achieved. They asked if I would be keen to nominate a charity - and so after a suspicious phone call I said YES! Of course, it had to be Wellington City Mission who have been so inspiring to work ..read more
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RESIDENT #179: Hiria Lee Tareha - Manager of The Wellington Homeless Women's Trust
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by The Residents
3y ago
Some of life’s most important work is quiet, happening in places you wouldn’t expect. Beds are prepared for guests who need a place to stay. Food is cooked for hungry mouths. Space is made for those who need time to think at the most challenging times. It’s therefore fitting that in an unsuspecting alleyway in Wellington - where I THINK I’m meant to be - that I'm forced to turn my car around. I just can’t work out where I’m meant to go, but after looking for a car park, even mistakenly going into a nearby building, I eventually return. My destination? The Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust wher ..read more
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Why You Need To Use Your Voice To Save City Gallery
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by The Residents
3y ago
On the weekend I was visiting a friend. They mentioned an upcoming proposal from the council about changes to the Experience Wellington Trust that I wasn’t aware about. After chatting, and receiving an important email today, I want to tell you about what’s going on (as far as I know) as an arts focused Wellingtonian. Today, I received an email about it. I wanted to share it with you. It was sent by Bowen Gallery to raise support in the community and encourage people like me to write a letter and engage with this issue. “Experience Wellington—the CCO that oversees Wellington museums for Welling ..read more
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2021 Thoughts
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by The Residents
3y ago
We’re well into 2021, and I’ve only just logged in to write a blog. Why? What’s been going on? After such a great big end to 2020, I’ve been finding my feet again, trying to understand where I head to next. The Residents has been a huge part of my life for the previous 5 years and in many ways the publication of my book was a natural culmination of that hard work. It was something that motivated me to keep running to the finish line. While exhilarating, it also left me gasping for breathe. I had decided that the end of the book project would be the end of the blog. It seemed that I had done a ..read more
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9 things that prove that the next generation of Wellingtonians are leading the way
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by The Residents
3y ago
At some point in my mid-twenties, I decided to stop staring mournfully into my long black, complaining about how little there was for me in my hometown of Wellington. Instead, I decided to embrace living here wholeheartedly, starting with writing a regular blog about the people I knew. Now 31, I've seen people my age or older complain that Wellington's lost its edge. I strongly disagree – it might just be that it's time to hand the baton to the next generation. While researching my book The Residents: Made in Wellington, I found plenty of fresh talent. For those looking, there are plenty of br ..read more
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Launch at Museum Wellington
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by The Residents
3y ago
On 5 November (gosh - a lifetime ago now!) I was thrilled to attend a public launch for my first book The Residents: Made in Wellington at Museum Wellington, thanks to the team at Museum Wellington and Experience Wellington. Myself, and three of the people featured in the book, spoke to a full harbour board room of lovely Residents supporters (and friends and family) about all things Wellington, COVID-19 Lockdown and what we should expect for the future of the city. Featured guests included Christopher Tubbs (DJ at Club 121), Talia Soloa (Layplan) and Sophie Kaysoylides (The Greek Food Truck ..read more
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RESIDENT #178: Nicola Cranfield about authenticity and investing in things that last
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by The Residents
3y ago
Cranfields is a store I’ve known and loved since I was a small girl, growing up in Wellington. Home to a wide range of beautiful, quality home interior items that are carefully curated, this family owned business is now run by Nicola Cranfield, daughter of Cranfields founder Valerie. The items from Cranfields adorn the shelves, pockets and cupboards of my own home. Nicola Cranfield loves what she does; working with customers in the store, representing craftspeople and sourcing new collections. Before COVID-19, she regularly traveled to hand-pick beautiful, intelligent pieces that have integrit ..read more
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