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We meet three designers using their creativity to make a statement – graffiti artist Bobby Hung, installation artist Kerry Ann Lee and fashion designer Natasha Ovely.
Dr Bobby Hung, who is also known as Berst, first started painting graffiti as a teenager and was given a garden wall by his mother, to keep him from tagging on the streets. That was in the late 90s in Auckland.
Starting this month until 2 August, The Most Dedicated - An Aotearoa Graffiti Story 2021 - is an immersive exhibition that Berst is part of, showcasing 20 years of Aotearoa s graffiti through the lens of one of the most prolific creative collectives out of Auckland, TMD.
The show is made of artworks, audio-visual displays, interactive elements in a recreation of a nostalgic setting from the crew s past, as well as a section dedicated to post-graffiti artwork.
Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture.
The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, whānau-friendly event taking place on 23 January on Captain Cook Wharf and on the water.
Now into its fifth year, the festival is one of the region’s most popular summertime events.
It will showcase Māori heritage and culture of Tāmaki Makaurau with waka sailings, kapa haka, Māori kai, arts and crafts, games, storytelling and live entertainment from some of the country’s best talent.