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Tōfā Mamao explores the intricate landscape of diaspora grief, focusing on how Samoans in Aotearoa navigate loss within a modern urban context. The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the immediate period of mourning, and the pressure to quickly return to daily life. Through large-format photographic portraits, video, and evocative poetry and music, the exhibition captures the resilience of those whose farewells must travel across oceans. Drawing from personal experience and community dialogue, the artists reflect on how heritage both anchors and complicates healing when there is little space to truly grieve.1 Ponsonby Road
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 4pm
Galleries 1 & 2
Opening event: Wednesday, 20 May, 5 - 7pm
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1 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1021, New Zealand
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