Assume Nothing

An exhibition providing a rare insight into the extraordinary – yet often very ordinary – worlds of New Zealand’s diverse ‘alternative’ gender communities opens at Waikato Museum, Saturday 31 October.

Assume Nothing showcases a series of stunning, intimate photographic portraits by Rebecca Swan and award-winning documentary films by Kirsty MacDonald. Profiling over 20 people who define their own gender identity outside conventional norms, the exhibition features several well-known personalities including politician Georgina Beyer, performer Carmen Rupe, activist and educator Mani Bruce Mitchell and artist Shigeyuki Kihara. This exhibition has been developed and toured by The NewDowse.