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Tusiata O Le Tala O Le Vavau : Artists Of The Forever Stories
Paperback Edition: 1
Tusiata o le Tala o le Vavau, is a homage to pioneering and hugely important Samoan artist Iosua To'afa, illustrator of 1976's iconic Tala o le Vavau: Myths and Legends of Samoa. It celebrates the life and art of a brilliant - if underacknowledged - creative force. Featuring reflections from Albert Wendt, Momoe Malietoa von Reiche, Sean Mallon and Marilyn Kohlhase, as well as assorted friends, family, former peers and students, what's revealed is a poignant, absorbing and deeply personal account of To'afa's life and the ongoing influence of his work. This book and its accompanying exhibition also showcases original work by nine Aotearoa-based Samoan visual artists - renowned contemporary practitioners like Andy Leleisi'uao, Raymond Sagapolutele and Siliga David Setoga, alongside those more emerging - all inspired by the 1976 book and To'afa's art. Tusiata o le Tala o le Vavau is a celebration of contemporary Samoan art today and a critical recognition of its beginnings through Iosua To'afa and his work.
Pages : 80
Publisher : Sherlock and Co
Publication date : 2023-05-29
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in New Zealand, Pasifika, Art & Artists, NZ Art & Artists, Samoa, Art Of Indigenous Peoples, Samoan Art And Crafts