Paemanu: Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts 
was formed by a group of established Ngāi Tahu contemporary visual art professionals, dedicated to advancing Ngāi Tahu visual culture through creative
and innovative artistic expression.

 

Paemanu is independent of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
but supports and confirms the initiatives and aspirations of our iwi and hapū.

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Our Ngāi Tahu artists are advocates of fundamental cultural values including whakapapa and wairua.
We explore and communicate these concepts, ideas, and values through contemporary artist practices.  

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We believe that contemporary visual art practice is a way to engage, investigate, and celebrate Ngāi Tahutanga.

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Ngā Kaitautoko: 

Ngā mihi nui mō ā koutou tautoko