26 Jul 2023

Safeguarding 20th century artwork in Aotearoa from disappearing

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 26 July 2023

Hiding in plain sight is some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most culturally significant artwork.

However, these pieces intended to enrich public spaces have over the years fallen victim to the elements, privatisation, or have just simply been lost.

In a bid to safeguard the our 20th century public artwork in perpetuity is the country's first national register.

Sue Elliott, Co-Director of Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, joins me now to talk about the initiative which launched this week.

Molly Macalister, ‘Little Bull’ (1968), Hamilton Gardens, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Molly Macalister, ‘Little Bull’ (1968), Hamilton Gardens, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Photo: Molly Macalister