Dr Rebecca Rice: From Moeraki to Morocco—Hodgkins' genre studies
Join the Adam Art Gallery for a series of lunchtime talks in association with our current exhibition "Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys".
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Description
Dr Rebecca Rice, Curator of Historical Art at The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and a specialist in historical New Zealand art, considers Hodgkins’ approach to genre subjects, comparing her early depictions of Māori to later studies of people produced in various European locations.
Speaker Bios
Dr Rebecca Rice is the Curator of New Zealand Historical Art at Te Papa. Her research includes New Zealand's representation at international exhibitions, particularly through the displays of fine art, photography and ethnographic artefacts, as well as how artists used these exhibitions to promote their own practice.