7 Jun 2020
He Toi Whakairo He Mana Tangata : Sir Derek Lardelli and Dr Maureen Lander
As part of this years Queens Birthday Honours, Te Ahi Kaa features this encore presentation. Visual Artist, composer and Taa moko practitioner Sir Derek Lardelli talks about the resurgence of ta moko and the on-going work at Toihoukura the School of Maori Visual Arts. Dr Maureen Lander was honoured for her contribution to Māori Arts and was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, she talks about growing up in Te Tai Rawhiti, and the genesis of her travelling art installation whakapapa flat pack.