MAORI MARKet
MAORI MARKet is an iconic event produced by Toi Maori Aotearoa.
Full event information and media resources from the highly successful, inaugural event that was MAORI MARKet 2007.
Buyers Spend on Contemporary Maori Art
MAORI MARKet Media Release 29 April 2007
Maori Market Event Draws Closer
Public Programme: Featuring Guest Artist Demonstrations by Clay workers - Ta moko artists - Weavers - Jewellers - Carvers.
World Class Contemporary Maori Art Exhibition will Premier in Wellington
MAORI MARKet Media Release 26 April 2007
Ceremonial Waka Arrives for MAORI MARKet
MAORI MARKet Media Release 18 April 2007
MAORI MARKet 2007
Toi Maori Aotearoa Press Release 31 January 2007
MAORI MARKet Artists
Featured artists at MAORI MARKet include emerging and established contemporary Maori artists. Whatever their age and experience, you'll be astounded by the quality of their artwork and dedication to their art and culture...
Aimee-Rose Stephenson - Installation Artist at MAORI MARKet
Massey Maori studies Masters student Aimee-Rose Stephenson took a look at cultural protocol, didn’t like what she saw and came up with a potent way of getting her message across...
Bernard Makoare - Taonga Puoro & Carver at MAORI MARKet
Traditional Maori musical instruments (Taonga puoro) made obsolete by the early missionaries, who deemed them improper, are re-emerging and at MAORI MARKet in Wellington last weekend, visitors had a chance to see them being made and played by one of the best...
Carla Ruka - Clayworker at MAORI MARKet
Carla Ruka, a young woman who is bringing her cultural background to life through her passion and talent as a clayworker, is a featured artist in the MAORI MARKet, happening in Wellington this month...
Elaine Bevan - Weaver at MAORI MARKet
A deep love and feel for the ancient ways of weaving and dying is inspiration for Maori artist Elaine Bevan, of Te Waananga O Raukawa, in Otaki...
Ross Hemara - Artist at MAORI MARKet
Ancient Maori rock drawings are the inspiration for artist Ross Hemara’s stunning contemporary art works – amalgams of the symbolism of the first people in this land, with the fluid forms of modern materials. Hemara’s creations, one entitled Tiki Manu, or ‘bird man’ will be exhibited at the MAORI MARKet, in Wellington this weekend...
Stacy Gordine - Carver & Jeweller at MAORI MARKet
For Maori carver and jeweller Stacy Gordine, art is a medium to reconnect with his roots. Two of his great uncles, Pine and John Taiapa were Tohunga Whakairo (master carvers), both being involved with Apirana Ngata’s revival of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua...
Tania Niwa - Photographer at MAORI MARKet
Multi award winning photographer Tania Niwa, originally from Taranaki and now based in Sydney, will be back in NZ this month to show her works at the inaugural MAORI MARKet in Wellington...
Johnny Edmonds - CEO NZ Maori Tourism Council
Once New Zealand was seen as a highly desirable holiday destination because of its spectacular scenery. The scenery is still here, but now tourists want more, they want experiences rather than just destinations...
Iwi Art Gallery at MAORI MARKet
There is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come. The idea is for the top Maori artists across the country to exhibit their work together, in one place. The time is next weekend, right here in Wellington. And it will be powerful...
The Pencil Gallery at MAORI MARKet
MAORI MARKet Gallery Profile April 2007