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Richard Kereopa, Gaymes Gaymes Gaymes, 2009. Digital print on stock card, 200 x 150 mm. Collection of the artist.
Mana Takatāpui: Taera Tāne
29 January - 10 April 2011 in the Deane Gallery
Mana Takatāpui: Taera Tāne is a visual art exhibition exploring Pacific perspectives on gay culture and male sexuality in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand society.
Takatāpui is a customary Māori word describing a loving and intimate relationship between two people of the same sex. In more recent times the term has been adopted as a term for gay, lesbian and transgender culture in the Pacific. Taera Tane refers to male ‘sexual desire’ or ‘style’.
Mana Takatāpui: Taera Tāne presents the voices of five artists of Samoan and Māori descent; Fear Brampton, Tanu Gago, Richard Kereopa, Dan Taulapapa McMullin and Hoteera Riri. Unlocking stereotypes and exploring double standards, each artist looks at the interplay between culture and sexuality.
Public Programmes
Artists' Talk
Saturday 29 January, 1pm
Open City—Out in the Gallery
Friday 18 March, 6–9:30pm
Further Information
Related Sites
www.pridenz.com
www.wellingtonoutgames.com
www.tapatoru.org.nz
www.gayline.gen.nz