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Brett Graham
New Zealand sculptor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brett Graham (born 1967) is a New Zealand sculptor who creates large scale artworks and installations that explore indigenous histories, politics and philosophies.
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Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Auckland, New Zealand |
Education | University of Auckland (BFA, 1988), University of Hawaii at Manoa (MFA, 1991), University of Auckland (DocFA, 2005) |
Known for | Sculpture |
Website | brettgraham |
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Snitch from 2014, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, references the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. It is an example of the artist's combining traditional Maori carving with contemporary themes.[1]
Brett Graham used recycled rubber tires and steel to make sculptures and they were called “Weapons of Mass Destruction”.[2] Graham’s sculpture “Te Hokioi” was created because of the 2007 police raids on the Tuhoe community of Ruatoki.[3]