Rotman, Ref: 1/2-181854-F, 2016. Carnell, Samuel, 1832-1920: Karaitiana Takamoana. Parsons, Patrick: Ngati Kahungunu Portraits, 2016. Maori Portrait Negatives. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand, Pigment Inks on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 315gsm, 1520 X 1220mm
The Hawke's Bay Museums Trust has acquired Jono Rotman's Ōmarunui photographic series which references the battle that took place there on October 12, 1866. On this series and the events that occurred, Jono states; "Beyond my ancestral proximity, I feel the events in Ōmarunui are a microcosm of the wider tectonics of that period in the nation’s history and hold relevance to this day".
2 of the 6 works in this series were gifted by Gow Langsford and Jono Rotman to the Trust, alongside the 4 other purchased works. They will be on display at MTG Hawke's Bay later this year.
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April 12, 2017
