Whāia te Taniwha

Christchurch Art Gallery

Māori artists consider the enduring relevance of taniwha in Aotearoa.

Ever-present within the rich kōrero that have sustained Māori for generations, taniwha are often described as oceanic guides and shape-shifting ancestors as well as adversaries, guardians and tricksters who have left their marks upon the landscape of Aotearoa.

This major exhibition of work by Māori artists shows that these formidable relations defy easy definition or categorisation.

It is this mystery, defiance and ability to slip between forms, that gives taniwha their power and potential.

Alongside ancestral narratives, these works honour the ways in which taniwha continue to guide and inspire us in an ever-changing world.

20 September 2025 – 15 February 2026




Times: 10am – 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 9pm



 Christchurch Art Gallery | Te Puna o Waiwhetū View Venue
 Corner Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street Christchurch New Zealand  Map

→ christchurchartgallery.org.nz

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