Turuki, Turuki! Paneke, Paneke! - Whangarei

The Whangarei Art Museum presents Turuki, Turuki! Paneke, Paneke! When Maori art became contemporary.

Curated by Ngahiraka Mason, Turuki, Turuki! Paneke, Paneke!, travels to Northland to acknowledge New Zealand artists; Arnold Manaake Wilson, Ralph Hotere, Muru Walters, Katerina Mataira and the late Selwyn Wilson; and Northland’s pivotal role fifty years ago in changing the art historical cycle forever.

A special Memorial Wall at the entrance to the show will honour the late Selwyn Wilson (1927 - 2002) who was loved by all who came into contact with him and influenced the lives of many in Northland through his creative teaching and wisdom.

The Tovey scheme altered the way young Maori came to understand their own artistic traditions in the context of their contemporary world. The inclusive and remarkable dedication of the teaching team led the way to a more holistic approach to art. Ralph Hotere, Katerina Mataira and Muru Walters were founding members of the outreach programme, whilst Arnold Wilson and Selwyn Wilson among its later advisors.

An Auckland City Art Gallery Touring Exhibition, Turuki, Turuki! Paneke, Paneke! will run alongside the exhibition: Turning Point – Maori and Modernism and the Fifties.

On display 13th October – 7th December 2008.