18 Sep 2019

Yuki Kihara will represent New Zealand at Venice Biennale 2021

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 18 September 2019

The Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa has announced artist Yuki Kihara as New Zealand's artist for the 59th International Art Exhibition -the venice Biennale in 2021.

Arts Council Chair, Michael Moynahan says, "Yuki Kihara will be the first artist of Pacific descent to represent New Zealand at the Biennale Arte. This is a significant moment, not only for Yuki, but for the legacy of the New Zealand presentation."

Yuki speaks with Karyn about this selection.

Yuki Kihara has been chosen to represent New Zealand at the Venice Biennale international art exhibition in 2021

Yuki Kihara has been chosen to represent New Zealand at the Venice Biennale international art exhibition in 2021 Photo: Photo by Scott Lowe