Kihara conceived the Firsts Solidarity Network after becoming the first Pasifika, Asian, and trans artist to represent New Zealand at the event. Originally published by Ocula The New Zealand Pavilion today announced the launch of the ‘Firsts Solidarity Network’, which […]

An informal Firsts Solidarity Network of national pavilions has been established for the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. An artist-led initiative comprising of artist/s who are a first time representative from a marginalised or under-represented group […]

O Yuki Kihara o se tagata tusiata muamua lea ua fai ma sui o Niu Sila i le Fa’aliga Fa’avaomālō o Fa’atufugaga; International Art Exhibition-La Biennale di Venezia, o ia o se tagata Pasefika, Asia ma o se Fa’afafine (o […]

Small island ecologies, climate change, queer rights, Gauguin’s gaze, intersectionality and decolonization; these are just some of the topics explored by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Yuki Kihara for the New Zealand pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale […]

Pātaka hosts Yuki Kihara, for evening of art, wine and food. To kick off 2021, Pātaka is hosting a gala cocktail event to celebrate the work of renowned international artist Yuki Kihara, Aotearoa New Zealand’s representative at the 59th International […]