Author: Tai Wright

The Eye of the Beholder.

Our second research seminar that was delivered by Erin Griffey and Victoria Munn explored beauty ideals from the Renaissance and how this might be reflected in art produced at the time. Their work involved translating historical...

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Lost in between.

The research panel discussed the way power sits with those producing academic literature. The production of knowledge historically, and often still today, favours an established western system while side-lining or silencing...

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Food as a status signal

When I first read the food critic’s review of Grove Restaurant, my immediate reaction was quiet discomfort. At first, I could not understand what caused this reaction, but after some reflection, I now understand. It’s the idea...

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Mātauranga and eels.

The lecture from Dr Kaa and subsequent reading touched on two important concepts, Mātauranga and identity. knowledge and values of harvesting important food resources passed on through generations. Dr Kaa spoke about the...

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