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When the Artists of Te Moana Nui Meet up in Canberra

Miriama Bono highlights the participation of Tahitian artist Tahe Drollet in the SaVĀge K’lub at Canberra’s National Art Gallery, alongside performances responding to Paul Gauguin’s work. Drollet’s piece, “Riding the Settler,” intertwines Polynesian and Western influences, allowing for cultural dialogue. This exhibition signifies a significant step for Tahitian representations in global art.