Loan (Exhibition)
Display in 'Oceania: Imagining the Pacific' Exhibition. August - November 2011.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
(Bio) Matthias Kuauge O.B.E., (1944 -2003) was originally from Chimbu in the Highlands, but his artworks, produced in Port Moresby are considered to be essentially urban art.

Acquired by the donor's parents Betty and Cyril Rogers during their time in Papua New Guinea, 1978- 1985. Betty taught at the National Art School, part of the University New Guinea in Port Moresby, whilst Cyril worked in educational policy for the government and was later director of National Gallery in Zimbabwe. Purchased with assistance of the Art Fund and the Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Fund.

Event Date 21/6/2011
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Black and white print by Mathias Kauage, entitled "Pasindia truck". Edition 49/100
Event Date 21/6/2011
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Exhibited: On loan to 'Oceania: Early Encounters', Wellington City Gallery as part of the 'Oceania' exhibition at Te Papa Tongarewa to co-incide with the rugby world cup, 6 August- 30 October 2011
Event Date 27/1/2015
Author: Rachel Hand