A Celestial Celebration: Elevating Digital Māori Art through AR
Bay of Plenty | Matariki 2025 | Accessible Globally
- Masonic Park/Wharf Street, Tauranga CBD
- Te Papa o ngā Manu Porotakataka, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
- Western Bay Museum, Katikati
- Te Kete Matariki, Te Puke (20th June only)
Join Te Tuhi Māreikura Trust, in partnership with Te Tauranga Toi, for a groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) exhibition celebrating the celestial essence of Waipuna-ā-Rangi this Matariki.
Back for its second year, this immersive experience will showcase stunning digital sculptures by leading Māori artists including Kereama Taepa, Jared Wikeepa, Reweti Arapere, Rangituhia Hollis, Techs, and more.
What to expect:
Immersive Digital Sculptures: Watch Māori artworks come alive through your device in the space around you.
Celestial Storytelling: Explore narratives tied to Waipuna-ā-Rangi and Matariki.
Interactive Experiences: Engage directly with the art using your smartphone or tablet.
Global Accessibility: Experience the exhibition from anywhere in the world.
Celebrate the fusion of Māori tradition and modern innovation by connecting with this powerful digital exhibition across key Bay of Plenty locations—or wherever you are in the world.
Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/matarikisculpturetrail/ for updates and be part of this visionary celebration of Māori art and technology.
Thank you to the support from Downtown Tauranga, Creative Communities Scheme and Mount Mainstreet.