"Pardington's new human-scale portrait series of native birds, many of which are now extinct or endangered, invites viewers to reconsider their significance in Maori culture."
"The exhibition, titled Fiona Pardington: Taharaki Skyside, will be featured at the Venice Biennale from May 9 to November 22, 2026, highlighting the importance of protecting these cultural treasures."
Fiona Pardington has spent over two decades photographing Maori cultural treasures and natural history specimens. A collection of stuffed native birds in the South Canterbury museum inspired her new portrait series, focusing on endangered and extinct species. These birds, significant in Maori culture, serve as intermediaries between humans and the divine. The series will be showcased at the Aotearoa New Zealand pavilion during the 2026 Venice Biennale, encouraging viewers to rethink their relationship with birds and their conservation.
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