Pūtātara: Revolutions in Māori Art

Te Kaha, 1973. A group of Māori artists and writers gather, marking a chain reaction of moments and movements around which Māori art has evolved and revolved ever since. Made with the support of the Creative NZ, NZ On Air, and RNZ arts & culture podcast co-fund.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

We begin in Te Kaha in 1973, where a group of Māori artists and writers have gathered. Ngā Tamatoa had just burst onto the scene at Waitangi, setting in motion a decade of upheaval and protest.Image courtesy of John MillerTo see more photos from the series, visit the RNZ website here and read more in the Life section hereGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

We travel to New York, 1984, at the opening of Te Māori at the Met. Considered a landmark exhibition, it was met with widespread celebration -- but there were criticisms too.Image courtesy of John MillerTo see more photos from the series, visit the RNZ website here and read more in the Life section hereGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

After touring the U.S., Te Māori came home. It was a hit. It also sparked significant change in the way museums operated in Aotearoa, with ramifications still felt today. We meet a woman who led that charge.Image courtesy of Te ManawaGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details