Māpuna Māori art pioneer Fred Graham
Mapuna visits Māori artist Fred Graham at his home in Waiuku at the lower reaches of the Manukau Harbour. He was part of a generation of young Maori artists who emerged after World War Two who forged a new path in contemporary art. That group included Ralph Hotere, Paratene Matchitt, Arnold Wilson, Robyn Kahukiwa, Buck Nin and many others and Fred Graham, now in his 90s, is one of the few still alive. Julian Wilcox talks to him about his art, whanau and his time as a rugby player which included a stint in the Māori All Blacks. [Saturday 13 April 2024, 12:10]
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Primary Title
- Māpuna
Episode Title
- Māori art pioneer Fred Graham
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 13 April 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 56
Finish Time
- 13 : 00
Duration
- 64:00
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Episode Description
- Mapuna visits Māori artist Fred Graham at his home in Waiuku at the lower reaches of the Manukau Harbour. He was part of a generation of young Maori artists who emerged after World War Two who forged a new path in contemporary art. That group included Ralph Hotere, Paratene Matchitt, Arnold Wilson, Robyn Kahukiwa, Buck Nin and many others and Fred Graham, now in his 90s, is one of the few still alive. Julian Wilcox talks to him about his art, whanau and his time as a rugby player which included a stint in the Māori All Blacks. [Saturday 13 April 2024, 12:10]
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Interview
- Music
- News
Hosts
- Susie Ferguson (Presenter, Saturday Morning)
- Sarah Bradley (Presenter, RNZ News)
- Julian Wilcox (Presenter, Māpuna)