60 acast.com Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice https://contemporaryhum.com/projects/crossing-currents-aotearoa-new-zealand-artists-in-venice en Contemporary HUM contemporary art,venice biennale ,maori art,golden lion ,installation ,Aotearoa,Mataaho Collective,Areez Katki ,Brett Graham,exhibition,installation,interview,artist interview Contemporary HUM 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

Producer: Alena Kavka

Production Manager and Communications: Genista Jurgens

Editing and Mixing: Hamish Petersen

Cultural Advisory: Matariki Williams

Graphic Design: Emma Kaniuk

Music: João Veríssimo

This series is produced with the support of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa.


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]]> 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

Producer: Alena Kavka

Production Manager and Communications: Genista Jurgens

Editing and Mixing: Hamish Petersen

Cultural Advisory: Matariki Williams

Graphic Design: Emma Kaniuk

Music: João Veríssimo

This series is produced with the support of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa.


SUPPORT

If you are interested in sponsoring a future podcast series produced by Contemporary HUM or in making a donation to support our work, please reach out: hello@contemporaryhum.com


Contemporary HUM is a hub for Aotearoa arts abroad. We champion the international projects of New Zealand creative practitioners through publishing, events and partnerships.

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]]> false Contemporary HUM genista@contemporaryhum.com 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 crossing-currents-aotearoa-new-zealand-artists-in-venice episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/662bb1f21967a000129721d4/1717494532634-2a45e255ffd75f113ba675bfa5c927a5.jpeg https://contemporaryhum.com/projects/crossing-currents-aotearoa-new-zealand-artists-in-venice Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice Sandy Adsett at the 60th Venice Biennale Sandy Adsett at the 60th Venice Biennale Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:30:45 GMT 34:21 66b0b190af99592b5338b667 false 66b0b190af99592b5338b667 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 sandy-adsett-at-the-60th-venice-biennale full Contemporary HUM speaks with Aotearoa New Zealand artist Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera), a pioneer in the customary artform of kōwhaiwhai and an active figure in the emergence and presentation of contemporary Māori art on the national and international scenes. In the episode, he discusses his work Waipuna (1978), featured in the 60th International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, his early work as an Arts Specialist appointed by the Ministry of Education to introduce Māori art in the school curriculum, and the question of the uses and future of Māori representation at events such as the Biennale.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-8/


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.

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]]> Contemporary HUM speaks with Aotearoa New Zealand artist Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera), a pioneer in the customary artform of kōwhaiwhai and an active figure in the emergence and presentation of contemporary Māori art on the national and international scenes. In the episode, he discusses his work Waipuna (1978), featured in the 60th International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, his early work as an Arts Specialist appointed by the Ministry of Education to introduce Māori art in the school curriculum, and the question of the uses and future of Māori representation at events such as the Biennale.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-8/


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.

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]]> Robert Jahnke in Personal Structures Robert Jahnke in Personal Structures Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:25:35 GMT 35:03 66af8c874112fbdd5972f9ed false 66af8c874112fbdd5972f9ed 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 robert-jahnke-in-personal-structures full Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairo o Ngāti Porou) speaks to Contemporary HUM about his work Te Wepu MMXXIII, which is featured in the 7th edition of Personal Structures in Venice. Jahnke discusses the source of the symbols featured in Te Wepu MMXXIII, which were derived from the battle flag of the 19th-century Māori prophet Te Kooti. In this layered and historically ranging conversation, Jahnke highlights a formal whakapapa (genealogy) between Te Kooti, who was not only a religious visionary but an artistic innovator in his own right, and contemporary uses of the symbols, including by the late sculptor and painter Paratene Matchitt.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-7/


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. New episodes are released on Saturdays starting 22 June 2024.

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]]> Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairo o Ngāti Porou) speaks to Contemporary HUM about his work Te Wepu MMXXIII, which is featured in the 7th edition of Personal Structures in Venice. Jahnke discusses the source of the symbols featured in Te Wepu MMXXIII, which were derived from the battle flag of the 19th-century Māori prophet Te Kooti. In this layered and historically ranging conversation, Jahnke highlights a formal whakapapa (genealogy) between Te Kooti, who was not only a religious visionary but an artistic innovator in his own right, and contemporary uses of the symbols, including by the late sculptor and painter Paratene Matchitt.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-7/


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. New episodes are released on Saturdays starting 22 June 2024.

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]]> Mataaho Collective at the 60th Venice Biennale Mataaho Collective at the 60th Venice Biennale Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:30:54 GMT 43:23 66a8bf915edec617c8e86210 false 66a8bf915edec617c8e86210 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 mataaho-collective-at-the-60th-venice-biennale full Contemporary HUM speaks with Mataaho Collective on the occasion of an historic edition of the Venice Biennale for Aotearoa New Zealand, where the Collective took home one of the Biennale’s top prizes, the Golden Lion, for their work Takapau. Mataaho Collective discuss the logistics of transforming Takapau for the Biennale, as well as working within a continuum of contemporary Māori art practice that also situates them alongside the intergenerational contingent of Māori artists presenting at this year’s Biennale. HUM also speaks with artist, writer and researcher Rychèl Thérin.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-6/


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. New episodes are released on Saturdays starting 22 June 2024.

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]]> Contemporary HUM speaks with Mataaho Collective on the occasion of an historic edition of the Venice Biennale for Aotearoa New Zealand, where the Collective took home one of the Biennale’s top prizes, the Golden Lion, for their work Takapau. Mataaho Collective discuss the logistics of transforming Takapau for the Biennale, as well as working within a continuum of contemporary Māori art practice that also situates them alongside the intergenerational contingent of Māori artists presenting at this year’s Biennale. HUM also speaks with artist, writer and researcher Rychèl Thérin.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-6/


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. New episodes are released on Saturdays starting 22 June 2024.

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]]> Fred Graham at the 60th Venice Biennale Fred Graham at the 60th Venice Biennale Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:30:00 GMT 28:45 66953fa92437ed05c5c02b67 false 66953fa92437ed05c5c02b67 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 fred-graham-at-the-60th-venice-biennale full Contemporary HUM speaks to esteemed Māori sculptor Fred Graham, a pioneering figure in the history and emergence of contemporary Māori art. Reflecting on his practice of over 70 years, Graham discusses the influence of his teaching and the importance of friends and family, as well as the experience of exhibiting alongside his son, Brett Graham, in the 60th Venice Biennale.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-5/


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]]> Contemporary HUM speaks to esteemed Māori sculptor Fred Graham, a pioneering figure in the history and emergence of contemporary Māori art. Reflecting on his practice of over 70 years, Graham discusses the influence of his teaching and the importance of friends and family, as well as the experience of exhibiting alongside his son, Brett Graham, in the 60th Venice Biennale.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-5/


Contemporary HUM is a hub for Aotearoa arts abroad. We champion the international projects of New Zealand creative practitioners through publishing, events and partnerships.

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]]> Elisapeta Hinemoa Heta in Re-Stor(y)ing Oceania Elisapeta Hinemoa Heta in Re-Stor(y)ing Oceania Sat, 13 Jul 2024 07:31:16 GMT 48:32 6689b252fc882c395b4d7fbe false 6689b252fc882c395b4d7fbe 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 elisapeta-hinemoa-heta-in-re-storying-oceania full Architect, artist and mother Elisapeta Hinemoa Heta speaks to Contemporary HUM about her presentation The Body of Wainuiātea, which is featured alongside work by Latai Taumoepeau in Re-Stor(y)ing Oceania, an exhibition curated by Taloi Havini at TBA21–Academy’s Ocean Space in Venice. She discusses the influence of the Māori pūrākau (mythological tradition) of the atua (deity) Wainuiātea, the need to re-establish a sacred relationship to the ocean and the conversations that guided the creation of the work, including with Havini and Taumoepeau.


Visit Contemporary HUM to read an edited transcript of this episode, published alongside images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-4/


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024.

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]]> Architect, artist and mother Elisapeta Hinemoa Heta speaks to Contemporary HUM about her presentation The Body of Wainuiātea, which is featured alongside work by Latai Taumoepeau in Re-Stor(y)ing Oceania, an exhibition curated by Taloi Havini at TBA21–Academy’s Ocean Space in Venice. She discusses the influence of the Māori pūrākau (mythological tradition) of the atua (deity) Wainuiātea, the need to re-establish a sacred relationship to the ocean and the conversations that guided the creation of the work, including with Havini and Taumoepeau.


Visit Contemporary HUM to read an edited transcript of this episode, published alongside images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-4/


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024.

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]]> Caitlin Devoy in Personal Structures Caitlin Devoy in Personal Structures Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:37:49 GMT 28:15 665ee01e46cf460012a6bb8c false 665ee01e46cf460012a6bb8c 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 caitlin-devoy-in-personal-structures full Contemporary HUM speaks to artist Caitlin Devoy about BODYOBJECTS, her presentation in the 2024 edition of Personal Structures. Devoy discusses how her works challenge the power relations encoded in gallery spaces. Using humour as a feminist strategy, Devoy’s soft, tactile artworks subvert the Cartesian binaries that have historically dictated art viewership, refusing disembodied objectivity in favour of tactility, subjectivity and intuition.

 

Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-3


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024.

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]]> Contemporary HUM speaks to artist Caitlin Devoy about BODYOBJECTS, her presentation in the 2024 edition of Personal Structures. Devoy discusses how her works challenge the power relations encoded in gallery spaces. Using humour as a feminist strategy, Devoy’s soft, tactile artworks subvert the Cartesian binaries that have historically dictated art viewership, refusing disembodied objectivity in favour of tactility, subjectivity and intuition.

 

Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-3


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024.

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]]> Brett Graham at the 60th Venice Biennale Brett Graham at the 60th Venice Biennale Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT 30:02 664f3d199d1025001351781d false https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-2 664f3d199d1025001351781d 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 brett-graham full Contemporary HUM speaks to Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) about Wastelands (2024), his work in Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Graham joins three other artists and one collective from Aotearoa, who make up the largest number of Aotearoa artists to ever be featured in the Biennale at once, despite there being no New Zealand Pavilion in this edition. Graham discusses Wastelands as a commentary on extractive attitudes to land, the logistics of exhibiting at the Venice Biennale and what it’s like to be included alongside an intergenerational selection of Māori artists, including his father, Fred Graham.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-2/


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024. 

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]]> Contemporary HUM speaks to Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) about Wastelands (2024), his work in Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Graham joins three other artists and one collective from Aotearoa, who make up the largest number of Aotearoa artists to ever be featured in the Biennale at once, despite there being no New Zealand Pavilion in this edition. Graham discusses Wastelands as a commentary on extractive attitudes to land, the logistics of exhibiting at the Venice Biennale and what it’s like to be included alongside an intergenerational selection of Māori artists, including his father, Fred Graham.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode, published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-2/


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024. 

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]]> Areez Katki in Personal Structures Areez Katki in Personal Structures Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:00:09 GMT 34:29 664f3cf09d10250013516d0d false 664f3cf09d10250013516d0d 662bb1f21967a000129721d4 areez-katki full Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand artist Areez Katki speaks to Contemporary HUM about The Rhapsode’s Tools Will Build the Rhapsode’s House, his presentation in the 7th edition of Personal Structures in Venice. Katki discusses being invited to present in Personal Structures and the processes behind creating the works for the exhibition, including the influence of his 2023 Tylee Cottage Residency in Whanganui, Aotearoa New Zealand. Employing queer, cross-temporal relationalities, Katki discusses his works as an attempt to restore pedagogy to an instinctual, affectual realm of play, recuperating modes of knowing and learning from the dictates of hegemonic, patriarchal and ethno-religious structures.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-1


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024. 

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]]> Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand artist Areez Katki speaks to Contemporary HUM about The Rhapsode’s Tools Will Build the Rhapsode’s House, his presentation in the 7th edition of Personal Structures in Venice. Katki discusses being invited to present in Personal Structures and the processes behind creating the works for the exhibition, including the influence of his 2023 Tylee Cottage Residency in Whanganui, Aotearoa New Zealand. Employing queer, cross-temporal relationalities, Katki discusses his works as an attempt to restore pedagogy to an instinctual, affectual realm of play, recuperating modes of knowing and learning from the dictates of hegemonic, patriarchal and ethno-religious structures.


Visit Contemporary HUM for an edited transcript of this episode published with images from Venice: https://contemporaryhum.com/writing/crossing-currents-episode-1


New episodes of Crossing Currents: Aotearoa New Zealand Artists in Venice are released every Saturday from 22 June 2024. 

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