11:40 am today

Activism through art: Diane Prince

From Saturday Morning, 11:40 am today
Artist and activist Diane prince sitting next to one of her illustrations.

Artist and activist Diane Prince alongside one of her art works 'Maunga, Maunga, You've taken my Maunga' 2008. Photo: Bowen Galleries & Nikki Parlane

Activist and artist Diane Prince is a woman of many talents. She is a painter, weaver, installation artist, set designer and educator.

As a young woman, Diane was a note taker at the occupation of Takaparawhau/Bastion Point, an experience that set her on a path weaving activism and advocacy into her work.

Her 1995 piece Flagging the Future: Te Kiritangata - The Last Palisade encouraged visitors to stand on the New Zealand flag. A selection of her work opens in an exhibition in her honour at Pataka Art + Museum.

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