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John Pule

JOHN PULE

Return to the first time of my life / Liu Ke He Mogo Fakapa He Haaku a Moui Gow Langsford Gallery 23 November 2016–13 January 2017 Auckland City
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Return To The First Time of My Life / Liu Ke He Mogo Fakapa He Haaku a Moui was painted on the island of Niue, John Pule’s homeland, where he has spent much of this year. It is the first time since he immigrated to New Zealand as a young child in the early 1960s that he has spent significant time there.

The experience of Niuean people have been a central theme of Pule’s practice and these works reflect his own experience of returning to his birthplace. The works were exhibited in his hometown of Liku earlier in the year, Pule’s first exhibition in his home village. These nine paintings is a response to the lands that Pule had strong connections to as a child. The names of these lands are as follows: Kavaka, Futufutu, Pekula, Tua Malala, Pia, Hafata, Maleua, Tatafa, Fale i Tuamatagi.

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About the Artist

John Pule has become recognised as one of the Pacific’s most important artists, his obvious appeal has led him to acclaim in both national and international art spheres. Pule’s art practice critiques both contemporary and historic cultural concerns as a painter, printmaker, poet and writer, Pule harnesses these mediums to create his cultural commentary.

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Gow Langsford is a commercial art space committed to fostering and promoting the best contemporary art from New Zealand and abroad. Located directly opposite the Auckland Art Gallery, Gow Langsford Gallery represents over thirty established New Zealand and international artists. Gow Langsford is one of the country’s most established galleries and is widely regarded as its most influential dealer gallery. Alongside a regular and varied exhibition schedule, Gow Langsford is a market leader in works on the secondary market.

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28-36 Wellesley Street East
Auckland
New Zealand
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Auckland 28-36 Wellesley Street East
Gow Langsford Gallery contemporary art gallery in Auckland City New Zealand
Gow Langsford Gallery
28-36 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand
+64 9 303 9395
http://www.gowlangsfordgallery.com

Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 10 am–5 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Sunday
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