Lectures NZ

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Ata Mai: Perceptions and Interpretations of Art and Response

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, 312 Montreal Street, Christchurch, Christchurch
Dietrich Soakai (Spoken word poet, South Auckland Poets Collective)
Vai Punivai (Tongan musician)

Dietrich Soakai, member of the South Auckland Poets Collective and Fika Writers, shares poems responding to Made in the Pacific: A Collection of Tāoga, exploring Pasifika perspectives and artistic expression. Soakai has performed throughout New Zealand and internationally since 2011.

The evening features live music from local Tongan musician Vai Punivai, marking the closing week of the exhibition.

FREE