Toi Tu Toi Ora : Contemporary Maori Art

The story of contemporary Maori art from the 1950s to the present day, with over 200 artworks by more than 100 Maori artists.

A powerful, dynamic and extensive new book about contemporary Maori art. Based on the ground-breaking 2020-21 exhibition staged by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, and edited by the shows curator Nigel Borell, Toi Tu Toi Ora presents more than 200 works by 100 Maori artists working from 1950 to the present day. From carving to painting, video art to jewellery, this is a powerful expression of the incredible creativity and diversity within Maori art, linked across time and place through the unique Maori creation story.