The Gallery acknowledges the recent passing of Matua Fred Graham CNZM (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui) with great sadness, and with enormous gratitude for his extraordinary contribution to the art of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Fred Graham: Toi Whakaata / Reflections

Friday 30 May, 5.30pm
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Mihi whakatau, then an introduction to the exhibition followed by kai, tea/coffee and drinks.

Celebrating the long and highly respected practice of senior Aotearoa New Zealand artist Fred Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui), this exhibition features significant sculptures and relief works from 1965 to 2013. Graham combines Māori and European artmaking traditions to skilfully weave together his close observations of nature with imagery from te ao Māori.

Exhibition developed and toured by Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery.

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