Hotere: Out the Black Window

7 June - 14 September 1997 in the Entire Gallery
As one of New Zealand’s most important artists, Ralph Hotere has shaped the art culture in this country. This long overdue assessment of his art focuses on his collaborations with major New Zealand poets, Bill Manhire, Cilla McQueen, Ian Wedde and Hone Tuwhare. This cross over between the literary and art worlds is reflected in almost 100 works, which include the huge Auckland Airport mural, and some works from the artist’s own collection which have never been exhibited before.

The exhibition is curated by Gregory O’Brien who has also written a book about Hotere’s life and work, which will be published by Godwit, to coincide with Out the Black Window.

Supported by Ernst and Young, Wellington Newspapers, Saatchi & Saatchi, Newstalk ZB and The Chartwell Trust.