Huhana Smith
Date of birth
06 Jun 1962
Place of birth
Nationality
Biography
artist/painter, academic and environmentalist
Huhana was born in Australia and returned to her actual tangata whenua in 1993 at the age of 29. She was a curator for many years at Te Papa Tongarewa The National Gallery of New Zealand. She has authored many books on contemporary maaori artists. She is most well-known for her book series 'Taiawhio' and 'Taiawhio II' Contemporary Maaori Artists.
Huhana was born in Australia and returned to her actual tangata whenua in 1993 at the age of 29. She was a curator for many years at Te Papa Tongarewa The National Gallery of New Zealand. She has authored many books on contemporary maaori artists. She is most well-known for her book series 'Taiawhio' and 'Taiawhio II' Contemporary Maaori Artists.