Floor talk: TAKU RAU TĪKUMU

He whetū i te rangi, he whetū ki te whenua
A star in the sky, a star on the earth

This Saturday, join exhibition curators Hamuera Manihera and Naomi Aporo for a special floor talk exploring Taku Rau Tīkumu: He whetū i te rangi, he whetū ki te whenua / A star in the sky, a star on the earth.

Together, they will delve into the stories, taonga, and relationships at the heart of the exhibition, which traces the enduring connection between people and alpine landscapes through tīkumu, a resilient mountain plant bound to generations of knowledge, skill, and care.

Featuring a significant collection of tīkumu taonga, the exhibition brings together mātauranga Māori, science, oral histories, photographs, and rare records from across Aotearoa.

Come along to hear more about the research, relationships, and curatorial thinking behind this rich and layered exhibition.

Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Taiao

Saturday 23 May
2:30pm

Koha appreciated - all welcome!

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