Stephanie Gibson

Stephanie Gibson is Curator New Zealand Histories and Cultures at Te Papa. She researches the material and visual culture of protest, conflict and reform, as well as everyday life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Her continuing museological research focuses on museums and community participation. With Puawai Cairns and Matariki Williams, she was the author of Protest Tautohetohe, winner of the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction.

a woman with short hair is smiling at the camera

Stephanie Gibson, 2017. Photograph by Tim Onnes. Te Papa

Books

Tiny Statements: A social history of Aotearoa New Zealand in badges

The words and symbols we’ve worn. This small book with a big heart delves into Te Papa’s collections of over 1600 badges to examine how New Zealanders have used badges to join, belong, resist, defy and celebrate.

Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance

An illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Two head and shoulder photos of two women looking at the camera. They are placed side-by side.

Tiny Statements – Author biographies and 10 questions

Stephanie Gibson and Claire Regnault discuss the book ‘Tiny Statements: A social history of Aotearoa New Zealand’ in badges with Te Papa Press.

Protest Tautohetohe authors, Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams and Puawai Cairns

Protest Tautohetohe: author biographies and interview

Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams and Puawai Cairns, the authors of Protest Tautohetohe, discuss their work with Te Papa Press

Badges of Aotearoa New Zealand Poster

Based on collections featured in the book ‘Tiny Statements: A Social History of Aotearoa New Zealand in Badges’, this beautiful, decorative poster of a century’s worth of badge designs.