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The Master of Fine Arts enabled Sara Moana to harness her art to create safe spaces encouraging important conversations.
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Fine Arts graduate Ashleigh applies the transferable skills she picked up in her degree, in her role as a Policy Analyst with the Ministry for the Environment.
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Developing critical thinking skills in the Bachelor of Fine Arts helped Logan create more authentic work.
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A Bachelor of Fine Arts helped Tu Neill discover a passion for photography and carve out a successful career as a filmmaker and editor.
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Since graduating, Nikau has built a successful career as a contemporary artist, exhibiting internationally and reviving the ancient art of making aute.
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Ane Tonga is the first Curator of Pacific Art at Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery, having also worked as a curator at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand.
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Tyla Vaeau's practice is dedicated to researching the cultural, historical and spiritual significance of tatau.
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Photographer and masters graduate Edith Amituanai became a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to photography and community.
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Fine Arts graduate Shannon Te Ao is a an artist, writer, and lecturer. His work includes live performance and moving image.
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Learn about the quiet interventions of Doctor of Fine Arts and Walters Prize winner Kate Newby's work.
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