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Pacific art
The Gallery's collection of contemporary Pacific art is the broadest in Australia. With the establishment of the Asia Pacific Triennial (APT) in the early 1990s, the Gallery recognised the importance of actively developing the Pacific collection.
The Pacific collection, with an emphasis on New Zealand, reflects the diversity of the region's contemporary art, as well as innovation in customary practices. Primarily composed of works made after 1970, it includes paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture, photography, installation, textiles, weaving, body adornment, video and film.
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Rangi c.2017
- SAMUEL, Febuar - Creator
![© Kajnet Alfred Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and cowrie shells (Cypraea), created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2022.036_001.jpg?itok=McUjOGX3)
Ek (fish) 2021
- ALFRED, Kajnet - Creator
![© Taloi Havini Artwork Jedi and the Mona (from 'Blood Generation' series) this artwork made of Digital print on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm paper, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.641_001_0.jpg?itok=rZcuYDfO)
Jedi and the Mona (from 'Blood Generation' series) 2009, printed 2015
- HAVINI, Taloi - Artist
- MILLER, Stuart - Photographer
![© Leane Tivi Artwork BSP this artwork made of Bilum: looped commercial yarns, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.363_001_4.jpg?itok=dWZdxElq)
BSP 2011
- TIVI, Leane - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Palingawi (Freshwater crocodile) this artwork made of Mask: woven split cane with cowrie shells and natural ochres, cordyline leaves, grass fibres, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.388a_001_top_4.jpg?itok=8qOzxiLE)
Palingawi (Freshwater crocodile) 2011
- KAPUN, Gibson - Artist
- KAM, Ganot - Artist
- MASO, Willie - Artist
- KAMDUKA, Aamus - Artist
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.207_001_0.jpg?itok=0dpixy4_)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf, raffia and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.206_001_0.jpg?itok=A27uUZOT)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.201_001_0.jpg?itok=knjSRRlq)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.204_001_0.jpg?itok=704J-gsc)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf, raffia and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.202_001_0.jpg?itok=4sZDvIYk)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.203_001_0.jpg?itok=iaiiBhhK)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The artists Artwork Ek (fish) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and shells, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.205_001_0.jpg?itok=qieoF-lM)
Ek (fish) 2019
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![© The Artists Artwork Miracle flower arrangement this artwork made of Taro fibre, wire, betel nut fibre and synthetic dyes, created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.359_001_0.jpg?itok=p4DRP8VG)
Miracle flower arrangement 2021
- ALOKOA, Ines J - Artist
- MORIS, Seniolyn T - Collaborating artist
![© The Artists Artwork Miracle flower arrangement this artwork made of Taro fibre, wire, betel nut fibre and synthetic dyes, created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.360_001.jpg?itok=qFlKc0t2)
Miracle flower arrangement 2021
- ALOKOA, Ines J - Artist
- MORIS, Seniolyn T - Collaborating artist
![© The Artists Artwork Miracle flower vine this artwork made of Taro fibre, wire, betel nut fibre and synthetic dyes, created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.361.001-011_001_0.jpg?itok=KWE0CXRQ)
Miracle flower vine 2021
- ALOKOA, Ines J - Artist
- MORIS, Seniolyn T - Collaborating artist
![© Courtesy of the artists and Milani Gallery, Meanjin/Brisbane Artwork Kuman (Shields) this artwork made of Crayon and oil pastel on paper, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.287.001-115_QAG_Kin_installationview_20220823_nharth_039.jpg.jpg?itok=K0uq08Fj)
Kuman (Shields) 2019-20
- BRIDGEMAN, Yuriyal E - Artist
- TALPA, Joe - Artist
- HAUS YURIYAL - Artist collective
- ARON, Enoch - Artist
- BEPI, Isaiiah - Artist
- DII, Peter - Artist
- JOHN, Martin - Artist
- KAUPA, Mori - Artist
- KAUPA, Steven - Artist
- KAUPA, Philip - Artist
- KIRUA, Moses Mote - Artist
- MOTE, Sima - Artist
- MUNUM, Mondo - Artist
- NULAI, John Kokia - Artist
- NULAI, Kale - Artist
- NULAI, Paul - Artist
- TALA, Rowel - Artist
- TOLPARI, Munum - Artist
- YALKUNA, Philipai - Artist
- YOPA, Ai - Artist
- KAMUN, Maiboi - Artist
- KEN, Simbil - Artist
- LAIF, John - Artist
- MICHAEL, Felix - Artist
- TAIMEL, Jason - Artist
![© Jenny Tojar Artwork Balun (aeroplane) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf, cowrie shells (Cypraea) and money cowrie shells (Monetaria moneta), created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.347.001-002_003_part%202_0.jpg?itok=X8IX_hrc)
Balun (aeroplane) 2021
- TOJAR, Jenny - Creator
![© Erwina Philippo Artwork Rakut (rocket) this artwork made of Teneriffe needlework: coconut fibre and rib, pandanus leaf and cowrie shells (Cypraea), created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.348.001-002_003_part%202.jpg?itok=EfsShame)
Rakut (rocket) 2021
- PHILIPPO, Erwina - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Suqeimarhauvaski c.2017
- ROBIN, Stanley - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Slavam c.2017
- KIVUNG, Paul - Creator
Slavam c.2017
- TOBAN, Elias - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Qasingit c.2017
- SAMUEL, Febuar - Creator
![© Sam Simon Artwork Ilotka this artwork made of Ilotka mask and ururaga (aerial): tree bark, natural plant dyes, pandanus, wood, feathers, bark twine and synthetic fibres](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.088a-b_001.jpg?itok=w5VAO9oB)
Ilotka c.2017
- SIMON, Sam - Creator
![© Levi Togiri Artwork Ilotka this artwork made of Ilotka mask and ururaga (aerial): tree bark, natural plant dyes, pandanus, wood, feathers, bark twine and synthetic fibres](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.089a-b_001.jpg?itok=1w59nDWN)
Ilotka c.2017
- TOGIRI, Levi - Creator
![© Emma Tamarii Artwork Tifaifai (Marquesan style) this artwork made of Commercial cotton cloth and thread in reverse appliqué technique, created in 2000-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.175_003_6.jpg?itok=45Pq_FDK)
Tifaifai (Marquesan style) 2000
- TAMARII, Emma - Creator
![© Robin White Artwork Teitei vou (A new garden) this artwork made of Natural dyes on barkcloth, woven pandanus, commercial wool, woven barkcloth, sari fabric mats, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2009.196.001-009_GoMA_APT6_20091202_nharth_021.jpg.jpg?itok=Vg6VyT0x)
Teitei vou (A new garden) 2009
- WHITE, Robin - Artist
- TOKI, Leba - Artist
- JIONE, Bale - Artist