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Te Papa Asian Aotearoa Collection Tour

As part of the Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui 2023, Dr Grace Gassin, Te Papa’s Curator Asian New Zealand Histories, will introduce some of the museum’s objects that tell the stories of early migrant-settlers and contemporary Asian Tauiwi communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • When | Āhea Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10.00am–12.00pm
    Thu 5 Oct 2023, 1.00pm–3.00pm
  • Where | Ki hea
    Packing Room, Level 2
  • Cost | Te utu Free, but registration is essential due to small groups

Dr Grace Gassin, Te Papa’s Curator Asian New Zealand Histories, will introduce some of the museum’s objects on display and back of house that tell the stories of early migrant-settlers and contemporary Asian Tauiwi communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This includes some of the antiracist objects Te Papa has collected since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and taonga from Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese communities. Each session will conclude with a Q&A tea break with Grace.

All are welcome, however, this event aims to provide a space which empowers marginalised voices. Please take this into consideration when signing up.

This event has been organised by the Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui 2023. Spaces are limited, please register your attendance for this event on their event page.

An embroidered scene that has farmland elements in it as well as symbols of China and Hong Kong

Caption

‘The Exodus from Vietnam’ embroidery, embroiderer unknown; about 1992; Hong Kong. Gift of Dinah and Richard Towle, 2022. Te Papa (GH018489)

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