POUTOKOMANAWA
| Poutokomanawa features portraits and stories of the transgender women of Carmen’s generation including Chrissy Witoko, Georgina Beyer and Dana de Milo, celebrating their role as poutokomanawa for the community. Carmen is an iconic symbol of the Wellington transgender community. She was a well-loved public kuia, proprietor of iconic nightlife hot-spots, one-time mayoral candidate and HIV/AIDS activist, who played a central role in Wellingtons queer community. | Location: New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pukenga Whakaata Start date: 20 September 2019 End date: 15 December 2019 Hours of admission: 10.30 - 4.30 Cost of admission: Free https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/whats-on/poutokomanawa-the-carmen-rupe-generation |
