Israel Tangaroa Birch in Art New Zealand Magazine

Israel Tangaroa Birch is profiled in Art New Zealand Magazine and also features on the front cover of the current issue. The 8-page feature explores follows his insightful conversation with Tina Ngata about his personal background and recent career achievements as an artist.

Israel Tangaroa Birch is a descendant of Ngati Kahungunu, Ng Puhi, Ngãti Rakaipaaka and Ngãi Tawake ki Te Waoku. He is an academic and artist working from the Manawat and also the Mana Whenua Design Lead for the new civic precinct project in Ahuriri Napier. Tina Ngata (Ngati Porou) is an environmental, Indigenous and human rights advocate. This includes local, national and international initiatives that highlight the role of settler colonialism and promote Indigenous solutions.