A voyaging event series and collaborative platform combining contemporary Oceanic arts with intentional space for kava-talanoa — curated by NDINA Gallery.
Rooted in the shared significance of ‘waka’ — premium noble kava roots in Fijian tradition, and the traditional canoe in Māori culture — Artwaka celebrates Pacific heritage and contemporary art as a living, connected force.
Over six weeks, NDINA Gallery brings a first-of-its-kind arts and cultural exchange between the Bula Islands and the Land of Smiles. Artwaka Siam Voyage opens with an exhibition and talanoa at HOPE Space Thonburi in Bangkok — opening night is 6pm on 16 November — then sails on to festival pop-ups through December.
NDINA Gallery’s maiden voyage from Fiji to Aotearoa: a week of art and kava-talanoa at the Four Shells Fale Talanoa.
Launching during Fiji Language Week 6–10 October, Artwaka opens in Aotearoa with a pop-up exhibition at Four Shells Fale Talanoa with evening artist and artisan talanoa sessions from 6–10pm and a daytime booth at the Fiji Arts and Crafts Village in Mangere Centre Park building up to Fiji Day celebrations on October 10th.
Artwaka Auckland Artist Profiles
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