Belonging: Stories of Contemporary New Zealand Asian Artists
01.08.2024-31.08.2024
Bergman Gallery
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/69-belonging-stories-of-contemporary-new-zealand-asian-artists-group-exhibition/overview/
In an ongoing series of exhibitions exploring diasporic New Zealand/Asian identity, exhibition curator Benny Chan unites 10 artists from the Auckland and Waikato region for the new exhibition Belonging: Stories of Contemporary New Zealand Asian Artists.
The story for New Zealand/Asian immigration is a complex one, beset by the colonial prejudices of the age. From the outset of the gold rush in the 1860's, Asian immigrants have forged an integral path within modern New Zealand society.
Chan states, 'Belonging tells stories of our people, from the hardships of the Poll Tax descendants through 160 years of building identity within a New Zealand context. Belonging is not an attempt to relitigate historical grievance, Belonging is a celebration of colour, diversity, and love. It is about embracing our combined culture and acknowledging our heritage. It is about community, home, and most importantly, that we belong.
Exhibition documentation: https://artsdiary.co.nz/176/4144.html
01.08.2024-31.08.2024
Bergman Gallery
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/69-belonging-stories-of-contemporary-new-zealand-asian-artists-group-exhibition/overview/
In an ongoing series of exhibitions exploring diasporic New Zealand/Asian identity, exhibition curator Benny Chan unites 10 artists from the Auckland and Waikato region for the new exhibition Belonging: Stories of Contemporary New Zealand Asian Artists.
The story for New Zealand/Asian immigration is a complex one, beset by the colonial prejudices of the age. From the outset of the gold rush in the 1860's, Asian immigrants have forged an integral path within modern New Zealand society.
Chan states, 'Belonging tells stories of our people, from the hardships of the Poll Tax descendants through 160 years of building identity within a New Zealand context. Belonging is not an attempt to relitigate historical grievance, Belonging is a celebration of colour, diversity, and love. It is about embracing our combined culture and acknowledging our heritage. It is about community, home, and most importantly, that we belong.
Exhibition documentation: https://artsdiary.co.nz/176/4144.html
Horizon 2
03.09.2024-28.09.2024
Bergman Gallery
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/80-horizon-2-group-exhibition/overview/
Bergman Gallery Auckland proudly presents the group exhibition Horizon 2, featuring new and selected works from Fatu Feu'u, Andy Leleisi'uao, Rozana Lee, Roy Good, Alison Leauanae, Raymond Sagapolutele, Stevei Houkāmau, Siah Fina'i, Monica Paterson, Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi & Brent Holley.
Exhibition documentation: https://artsdiary.co.nz/176/4169.html
03.09.2024-28.09.2024
Bergman Gallery
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/80-horizon-2-group-exhibition/overview/
Bergman Gallery Auckland proudly presents the group exhibition Horizon 2, featuring new and selected works from Fatu Feu'u, Andy Leleisi'uao, Rozana Lee, Roy Good, Alison Leauanae, Raymond Sagapolutele, Stevei Houkāmau, Siah Fina'i, Monica Paterson, Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi & Brent Holley.
Exhibition documentation: https://artsdiary.co.nz/176/4169.html
Photo courtesy of Bergman Gallery
Inflection Point
01.03.2025-22.03.2025
Andy Leleisi’uao, Rozana Lee, Shannon Novak, Lucas Grogan, Ben McCook-Weir, Taja Vaetoru, Aaron Lassey.
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/84-inflection-point-group-exhibition/overview/
The post-pandemic world stands at a crucial inflection point, reshaping societies, economies, and cultural identities. As the dust settles, the collective consciousness grapples with themes of resilience, transformation, and redefinition. Artists, thinkers, and communities navigate the intersections of past trauma and future possibilities, using creativity as a tool for reflection and progress. This exhibition delves into the raw energy of change, presenting works that reflect powerful, personal experience.
01.03.2025-22.03.2025
Andy Leleisi’uao, Rozana Lee, Shannon Novak, Lucas Grogan, Ben McCook-Weir, Taja Vaetoru, Aaron Lassey.
https://bergmangallery.com/exhibitions/84-inflection-point-group-exhibition/overview/
The post-pandemic world stands at a crucial inflection point, reshaping societies, economies, and cultural identities. As the dust settles, the collective consciousness grapples with themes of resilience, transformation, and redefinition. Artists, thinkers, and communities navigate the intersections of past trauma and future possibilities, using creativity as a tool for reflection and progress. This exhibition delves into the raw energy of change, presenting works that reflect powerful, personal experience.
