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Tribute to Hundertwasser


Another mural from Whangarei, this one is painted with a tribute to Hundertwusser and created by Tutukaka artist Carolyn Radford. Located in James Street it gives a nod to the Hundertwusser/Wairau Maori Arts Centre Project and the actual art centre has been quite a feat to complete. It hosts exhibitions, learning and special events - you can read more about it here.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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local alien said…
Another great mural. The Maori arts centre sounds like an interesting place to visit
20 February 2022 at 20:22
Fun60 said…
I would enjoy a visit to that centre. I like the mural.
20 February 2022 at 20:45
Tom said…
...I hope that Hundertwasser's future is as bright as this mural!
21 February 2022 at 00:26
carol l mck said…
Colorful and creative mural ~ great shot too! Xo

Wishing you a happy day ~

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
21 February 2022 at 04:55
Bill said…
What a fantastic mural.
21 February 2022 at 05:41
William Kendall said…
That is outstanding.
21 February 2022 at 11:08
Mae Travels said…
The name Hundertwasser was familiar but I knew nothing about him, so I just read a brief biography. What an interesting life! I had no idea he was part of the culture in New Zealand, as well as various European countries. Thank you for introducing me.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
21 February 2022 at 13:22
Amila said…
This is a wonderful mural. I like how the artist has used colours and lines to feature expressions..
21 February 2022 at 15:28
kwarkito said…
This painting in hundertwasser style is beautiful and surprising in front of a Maori center. But it's good when the culture circulates and allows exchanges and also reinterpretations
21 February 2022 at 17:38
Sami said…
Brilliant mural, love all the colours and shapes. I've seen a Hundertwasser mural in Lisbon.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
21 February 2022 at 21:05
magiceye said…
This is lovely!
22 February 2022 at 02:08
Sharon said…
That's a great mural.
22 February 2022 at 04:03
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I could just use one sentence to comment on all your posts: "This really makes me wish I could visit." Hunterwasser Center is a wonderful idea -- your photo is beautiful and I looked at the link to learn more. thanks for both.
23 February 2022 at 10:15
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