Brett Graham
New ZealandartistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Brett Graham is a prominent Māori artist known for his large-scale sculptures and installations that explore themes of culture, identity, and colonial history. His work often reflects the stories and traditions of Māori people, blending contemporary art practices with indigenous narratives. Graham gained international recognition for his installation 'Wastelands,' which was commissioned for the Venice Biennale, highlighting the significance of eel preserves in Māori culture and the impact of colonial legislation on indigenous lands.
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Brett Graham is an artist whose work impressed Pierce Brosnan during his visit.
How Gow Langsford Art Gallery Became A Magnet For Oprah, Paul Simon & Pierce BrosnanNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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A farewell to Quay in the three-hat Sydney restaurant’s final week
Australia· 2026-02-07
Sculptor Brett Graham expressed frustration over the lack of leadership and vision at Te Papa.
Te Papa has some of NZ’s greatest artworks, so why won’t our national museum let us see them?New Zealand· 2026-01-18
Colin Barker did time at Brett Graham’s Ledbury.
Blue Mountains farm-to-table restaurant has jaw-dropping viewsAustralia· 2025-09-16
Brett Graham is one of only three Australian chefs leading a three-Michelin-starred kitchen anywhere in the world.
Three-Michelin-starred Maaemo restaurant returns to Berowra Waters Inn SydneyAustralia· 2025-07-02
Brett Graham shared gallery space with his father's work at the Venice Biennale.
Māori artist Fred Graham dies, New Zealand arts community pays tributeNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Brett Graham's moving sculpture exhibit Tai Moana Tai Tangata represents the relationship between Taranaki and Tainui Māori.
A long weekend in Brisbane delivers the goods for lovers of arts and cultureNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Brett Graham is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations, and he expressed his excitement about the Auckland gallery purchasing his work Wastelands.
Auckland Art Gallery buys major Brett Graham Venice Biennale sculptureNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
