Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the medicine flows), explores traditional Māori sacredness. Portrayed in a contemporary, dramatic showing of cultural practises and knowledge systems.
As part of the Culture Makers program, the exhibition is anchored by a carved pou (pillar) and features stunning photographic portraits of Māori women (living in Naarm) with moko kauae (traditional chin tattoos), with additional installations of multimedia art, text film and soundscape.
The exhibition communicates the impacts colonial structures have had on the sacred feminine and spirituality, and a gentle reminder of the medicine Indigenous Matriarchs hold for the wellbeing of community, culture and land.
Culture Makers has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Scanlon Foundation.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 30 August 2024 to Sunday 23 February 2025 10am to 5pm
Tickets: Adult $15, Child Free and Member Free
Location: Immigration Museum Melbourne
Notes: This exhibition is free for First Peoples and Indigenous communities on its opening weekend