About the Author

Nigel Borell (Pirirakau, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui, Te Whakatohea) is an artist, curator and writer. As Curator, Maori Art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Nigel curated the ground-breaking 2020-21 exhibition Toi Tu Toi Ora. Prior to that he was Associate Curator Maori at Auckland War Memorial Museum and Kaiwhakahaere Toi o Manukau; Maori Arts Manager, Auckland Council-South. Borell lectures in the University of Auckland Art History Department on Maori art history. He holds a Master of Fine Arts (Hons) from Elam School of Fine Arts in 2002 and is himself a practicing artist.