Art / Movement: Political poster art in Aotearoa
The Kotare Trust for Research and Education for Social Change holds a collection of more than 500 political posters from the past 35 years. This exhibition features a selection of this important poster archive of local and national protest movements.
As a celebration of the commitment of many artists (mostly unknown) and their struggles for justice over the past 35 years, the exhibition highlights a variety of key themes in the Kotare poster collection: honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, anti-racism/anti-apartheid, unemployed workers' rights, feminism, peace, environmentalism, and education.
“These posters embody the creative force of flaxroots activism, the passionate energy of those working for justice in Aotearoa, and the power, beauty and humour of effective street poster art,” Kotare Trust.
Interested in the history behind the posters or wanting to make a posters yourself? Come on Saturday 24 September for a free exhibition talk 2-3pm or book into the silkscreen political poster making workshop with artist, Jarad Bryant contact Artstation to book. Then join in on the closing event on 1 October, 2-4pm, "Dare to struggle, dare to sing", Sue Berman and the Kotare crew: BYO stories, posters, and banners.
Artstation Toi Tu
1 Ponsonby Road, Newton, Auckland.
Tel: 09 3763221
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/artstation
Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Kathryn Tsui, Artstation Gallery coordinator
Tel: 09 3763221
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
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- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
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