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Lower Hutt’s Dowse Art Museum has decided it needs to strengthen its collection of work by women and Maori artists.
Director Courtney Johnston says while it only has a limited budget, it tries to ensure the collection reflects the country’s artistic heritage accurately and thoughtfully.
This year’s acquisitions included a selection of photographs from an exhibition by Ngatiwai and Ngapuhi artist Ngahuia Harrison, jeweler Neke Moa’s Mauri Stones, and a sculptural work by Ngai Tahu-Samoan artist Lonnie Hutchinson that featured in her 2015 Black Bird survey exhibition.
Ms Johnston says each work is of outstanding quality and relevance, and tells a distinct artistic and social story.
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