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New Zealand art has broken records with sky high prices at recent auctions, prompting galleries and artists to renew the call for a direct monetary benefit from sales.
It is thought to be the first time Ono's installations have been showcased in Aotearoa. The installation, which will be on show at the Whangārei Art Museum, was first imagined by Ono back in 1966 and is designed to immerse visitors in a dream-like state. People can take a seat at a table and mend smashed crockery using string, tape and glue, while considering Ono's nearby instructions. Yoko Ono's Mend exhibition in Whangārei. Photo: RNZ / Nita Blake-Persen They read: 'Mend with wisdom, mend with love. It will mend the Earth at the same time'. Whangārei Art Museum head of curatorial and en...