What Māori Art tells us about Indigenous thought - Prof Deidre Brown

In this episode, we talk about the history and evolution of Māori art over time — what it reveals about Indigenous thought, identity and ways of understanding the world, and why Māori art matters in Aotearoa and beyond today.To unpack this, we're joined by Professor Deidre Brown (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) who is a leading Māori art and architectural historian and Professor of Architecture at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland. Her research explores Māori and Pacific art, architecture, Indigenous design and cultural heritage. She is co-author of the landmark Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous History of Māori Art, a major history of Māori art spanning centuries. Ngā mihi nui Prof Brown for the great kōrero!Send us Fan MailThe Moanan is a Pacific-lef social enterprise based in Auckland, Aotearoa. We're building a global community of thinkers, creatives, and change-makers rooted in Oceania. Whether you're from the islands or just island-curious, join our community:Website: themoanan.comInstagram: @themoananEmail: [email protected]