Reuben Paterson Named a 2025 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate

We are delighted to congratulate Reuben Paterson on being named a 2025 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate receiving the Toi Kō Iriiri Queer Arts Award.

 

This prestigious award recognises Reuben's exceptional contribution to contemporary New Zealand visual arts. His work, celebrated for its inventive use of glitter and light, reimagines kōwhaiwhai, floral motifs, and queer identity, establishing bold new conversations within Aotearoa's artistic landscape.

 

Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates are practising New Zealand artists recognised for exceptional achievement in their field, a world-class body of work, and a lasting contribution to Aotearoa's culture and communities. Each Laureate demonstrates artistic excellence, a deep commitment to their craft, and the potential for continued impact.

 

Read more on their website here.