A group exhibition celebrating Matariki at The Poi Room
02 - 12 July, 2026 | 17 Osborne Street, Newmarket | Tāmaki makaurau , Auckland
The 2026 theme, Matariki Herenga Waka (the mooring place of many canoes), speaks to convergence. The convergence of people ‘s stories and creative practices coming together in a shared space. This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a contemporary herenga waka: a place where Māori artists gather to share whakaaro, whakapapa, and lived experience through their art.Each artist contributes to a collective constellation of works, echoing the Matariki cluster, showing their distinctness yet interconnected. The exhibition invites multiple voices and shared understanding.
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