Dunedin Public Libraries is honoured to host the Spiral Collectives exhibition.
The exhibition, on display in the Reed Gallery on the City Library’s third floor from 31 July to 18 October, celebrates the remarkable legacy of the Spiral Collectives and the creative voices it has championed. Featuring 19 cherished artists and writers whose lives and work are represented in Spiral’s anniversary publications Spiral 8 and Some Stories, the exhibition reflects decades of creativity, courage, connection and collective kaupapa.
The Spiral Collectives exhibition remembers — with much love — 19 remarkable artists and writers who lived sometime between 1929, when Jacquie Sturm was born, and 2024, when Lynne Ciochetto died. Their shining lives and works continue to inspire and nourish Spiral.
In birth date order they are Jacquie Sturm, Renée, Arapera Blank, Gladys Gurney (Saj), Frances Cherry, Marilynn Webb, Heather McPherson, Keri Kaa, Rosemary Johnson, Pauline Neale, Miriama Evans, Joanna Margaret Paul, Juanita Ketchel, Irihapeti Ramsden, Keri Hulme, Sharon Alston, Hilary Baxter, Allie Eagle, Lynne Ciochetto.
The Spiral Collectives exhibition includes books from the Library’s Heritage Collections, alongside works published by Spiral and by many of the individuals featured, offering visitors a rich glimpse into an important part of Aotearoa’s literary and artistic history.
Further information:
Spiral Collectives | Aotearoa NZ
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū