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Create a rainbow with things in your ‘bubble’ (at home) Waihangatia tētahi kōpere ki ngā mea kei tō ‘mirumiru’ (ki te kāinga)

Rainbows can be found everywhere – even in a times of isolation rainbows can brighten our lives and bring joy. Inspired by the colourful artworks in the collection can you create your own rainbow using items you can find in your bubble?

Remember to show us! #TePapaWhānauChallenge

Three kids make a rainbow from toys and other household items

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A bubble rainbow, 2020. By Matilda (10), Lennox (7), and Francesca (4)

Inspiration 

Collections Online

There’s so many colourful items in the collection – from art to history, Mātauranga Māori to science! Be inspired by these below or browse for more on Collections Online.

A gold medal, the material attached is in rainbow colours

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Victory Medal, 1919, England, by William McMillan, Royal Mint. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Te Papa (GH011686)
Knitted wool circles of all different colours displayed on a wall

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Ani O'Neill, Rainbow country, 2000-01, wool, stainless steel. Te Papa (2002-0009-1/AA-HR)
Strips of coloured paint arranged on a wall

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Helen Calder, Everything in its right place (Arrangement for seventeen colour groups, 17/51), 2011-2017. Te Papa (2018-0009-1/AA-CP to CP-CP)
A patchwork quilt in lots of colours

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Patchwork Quilt, 1967, New Plymouth, by Ruth Bright. Gift of Irene Middlemiss, 2012. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Te Papa (GH017657)
A woven cloak with colourful tassels added

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Korowai, unknown date and maker. Muka, wool yarn, peacock feathers, and common pheasant feathers. Te Papa (ME015101) 
A badge with a white dove on it and a rainbow, and the words 'you can't sink a rainbow'

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Greenpeace badge, 1985. Gift of Ken Thomas, 2008. Te Papa (GH011822)

Watch videos that feature colourful artworks

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Video showing the Install of Finale: Bouquet, 2019. Te Papa

See how others took on the challenge!

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