Whenua | Christchurch Art Gallery |Te Puna o Waiwhetu

At nearly 400 pages, Whenua is a beautifully designed book featuring powerful artworks—from painting and sculpture to weaving, photography and film—by over 100 of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading artists.

Exploring the deep connection between art and the land, Whenua traces themes of identity, kaitiakitaka, migration, activism and belonging. Rich imagery is paired with insightful writing by leading voices including Su Ballard, Emalani Case, Huhana Smith, and Matariki Williams.

A landmark celebration of whenua at the heart of our art.