Mangamahu 1981, No Tour
Philip Clairmont, Artist
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About the Work
"I
was
18
years
old
in
1981,
which
was
a
big
year
with
a
lot
of
protests.
I
couldn't
understand
why
anyone
would
want
the
rugby
tour
to
happen.
It
divided
families
and
communities.
I
remember
going
into
the
Raglan
RSA,
and
the
place
was
split
into
two
halves.
I've
seen
similar
divisions
with
COVID-19.
Today,
I
don't
think
anyone
would
believe
that
the
tour
would
have
gone
ahead
like
it
did
back
then."
- Niki Vernon, ‘My Choice’ March 2023
This artwork was made in reference to the 1981 Springbok Tour.
- Niki Vernon, ‘My Choice’ March 2023
This artwork was made in reference to the 1981 Springbok Tour.
Measurements
Image 800 x 606mm
Frame 1043 x 840 x 40mm
Frame 1043 x 840 x 40mm
Media
paint and crayon on paper
Description
Black and white drawing showing a bowl of fruit in front of a window. Through the window are trees and the hills of Mangamahu.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased with funds raised by the Wanganui Jaycees, 1982
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
08 Mar 1982
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Accession Number:
1982/15/1