A still from the video artwork in Pursuit of Venus [infected] showing a wide waterside landscape and two British soldiers with their guns drawn

Explore

Begin the inquiry by exploring the ways in which contemporary Māori and Pacific artists, such as Lisa Reihana, are examining themes of identity, colonisation, and representation.

Question on paper, ‘How can Art change the world?’

Guiding inquiry questions

Start by creating robust inquiry questions. Map what your learners already know and what fires them up, and get ready to explore!

Close up of Les Sauvages de la mer Pacifique

Rich task 1: Redressing the past

Explore colonial representations of Pacific peoples within art and the ways in which this has inspired contemporary artists to retell history.

Rich task 2: Costume and identity

Discover the ways in which costume and adornment can be used to communicate who we are.

Rich task 3: Re-imagining histories

Examine local histories in your own context, considering the ways in which dominant narratives can be addressed.

Collating insights

Use simple activities to ensure the insights gained from the Explore kete are ready to inform a creative response.