Freedom Farmers Talks and Tours

Twenty of the most important contemporary Kiwi artists explore the themes of utopia, sustainability, artistic freedom and creative living.
Lara Thomas
November 05, 2013

Overview

Freedom Farmers: New Zealand Artists Growing Ideas, the hot new summer exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery brings together 20 of New Zealand's most important contemporary artists. Freedom Farmers is a showcase of classic kiwi ingenuity and creativity and is centred around themes of utopia, sustainability, artistic freedom and creative living.

There's a huge variety of work on display, from functional to aesthetic and familiar to foreboding; a room full of Francis Upritchard's quirky colourful characters, a display of functional eco-objects and Dan Arps' larger than life playroom installation. Oh yes, and don't forget the treehouse.

There's a great programme of events running alongside the exhibition, including artist talks, tours, film screening and book readings. Join Bogan expert Dave Snell for a unique insight into the Bogan subculture on Sunday November 10th at 1pm, followed by a reading by Tessa Laird from her recently released book Rainbow Reader at 3.

On Sunday November 17 at 11am, join photographer Edith Amituanai for a talk about her work in the exhibition followed by a viewing of her mini documentary Ranui 135. At 1pm Riki Bennett takes the floor for a presentation on traditional uses of plants by Maori.

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