'A little bit heavy, but it is what it is' - the colonial history of collecting and exhibiting the material culture of the Pacific. Hatesa Seumanutafa from @CantMuseum talked to the exclusion of indigenous voices. We're examining traditions - observance and departure
Small badges hold layers of meaning. This evokes Nike, winged goddess of speed, strength & victory. Hear Stephanie Gibson at our symposium (link in bio) on badge histories of Aotearoa. Wgton Roller Skating Club badge, 1948. Gift of J.W. Jarvis 1998. Te Papa (GH009449)
Sartorial diplomacy! @grouffles and Chanel
Clarke are presenting at our May symposium (see bio for link), focusing on Rt. Hon. Helen Clark on the World Stage. Image: tangzhuang jacket worn at the 2001 APEC meeting in Shanghai, from the collection of Auckland Museum.
The Call for Papers for the 2023 special issue of Scope: Fashion closes 30 April. The theme is Ara Honohono|Connecting Pathways, reflecting the ways in which fashion operates and is practiced. Check out submission guidelines https://t.co/92vy3L8m1S
40 days until our symposium, Traditions: Observance or departure. Last time Justine Treadwell presented on 18th century kākahu. Read Justine's article in the latest edition of Context, and @muguetdebois summary of the whole event. Register for 2023 https://t.co/HOZkLsF3En
Our symposium programme is out https://t.co/pcCpwAwWze and includes Caitlin Rose Donnelly with Horoi: My art practice as a Māori and Pākehā artist working with textiles. The everyday objects of motherhood become materials for art.
Looking back to Giles Peterson's Garden of Memories talk at our 2021 symposium as we countdown to https://t.co/HOZkLsF3En Image Jane Groufsky, courtesy of Giles Peterson
An ice-cream wrapper or a textile treat? Jay Hutchinson embroidered Jelly Tip. New at @OtagoMuseum & in Moira White’s ‘Collection Notes’ for Context #43. Acquired with assistance of the Blumhardt Foundation, 2021. Context is free for members and at libraries. Photo: Olga Gallery
1969, New York, 5th Ave. Gary Blackman bought this Formfit Rogers nightdress with @EmilioPucci design as a gift for his wife, Margery. Get the story of how it ended up @OtagoMuseum in Context #43, delivered to CTANZ members and in libraries. Photo: Tūhura Otago Museum Collection
Context #43 includes a round up of new acquisitions for @OtagoMuseum Shape wear takes new form in Victoria McIntosh’s Fat Pants. Acquired with the assistance of the Blumhardt Foundation, 2021. Context is delivered to CTANZ members and is at libraries. Photo: Jen Copedo.
Stitching is the cure for much of what ails us! Philippa Doyle's reworked doilies are up at Coridore Gallery, 115 Pembroke Rd. Worth a trip south @BronwynLabrum@LizMCotton?