15 Nov 2025

Kereama Taepa's ambitious augmented reality art

From Saturday Morning, 11:40 am on 15 November 2025

The Toi Tauranga Art Gallery is reopening today after being closed for two years.

One of the headliners is Kereama Taepa presenting his work 'Whakairo', which has been described as one of the most ambitious augmented reality art experiences ever shown in a New Zealand gallery. 

His work explores the intersection of traditional Māori carving, Whakairo, and digital technologies.

Kereama talks to Mihingarangi about what inspires him.

Artist Kereama Taepa next to a piece of his digital art.

Photo: Kereama Taepa