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Fortune

24 February - 2 July 2023

Open daily 10am to 5pm

Free entry

A Knitted Yum Cha for my Mother’s 90th Birthday

Artist Bev Moon has created a yum cha feast, not of food, but lovingly knitted wool.

‘Fortune’ is the artist’s tribute to her Chinese mother and grandmother who faced great obstacles to settle in New Zealand. Both women were superb cooks and accomplished knitters. Moon weaves both crafts together in this touching tribute.

Complete with table and all the trimmings, this is a yum cha not to miss.

Image credit: Bev Moon, Fortune, 2021-22. Photographed by Richard Ng

 

Events

In Conversation: Identity, Migration and Cultural Legacy

14 May 2023, Bookings required

Inspired by the exhibition 'Fortune', join artist Bev Moon and Paul Chin from the NZ Chinese Poll Tax Trust for this special conversation on Mother’s Day.