Michel Tuffery

I’m Michel Tuffery, a New Zealand-based artist of Samoan, Rarotongan and Ma’ohi Tahitian heritage.

My kaupapa within my art practice is the role of working “in between” as a connector by placing a fresh lens on environmental, community, cultural and art historical divides. I had the benefit of being in the first wave of artists with Pacific ancestry to work within the contemporary art world and we all came to prominence in the early 1990’s.

I’ve sustained an amazing art career, with incredible platforms to engage myself creatively all over the world. As an active participator in contemporary culture my artwork is curated into major international exhibitions and commissions. Having undertaken numerous research and community residencies throughout the USA, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Asia, India, Australia and much closer to home Aotearoa and proudly the Pacific.

It is always an honour to be recognised by the art world and in 2008 I was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to art. However, the real reward is to enrich communities through my art.

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Koru Whetu Matariki

Michel Tuffery

$225.00

Ula Tivaevae

Michel Tuffery

$1,500.00

Polynesian Rugby Tasi

Michel Tuffery

$1,500.00

Number Nine vs Iva

Michel Tuffery

$650.00

Ned Poly

Michel Tuffery

$650.00

Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage

Michel Tuffery

$750.00

At the Heads at Uawa

Michel Tuffery

$650.00