Disrupting the Narrative

Disrupting the Narrative is a week-long event incorporating an exhibition of contemporary art, historical material and public talks that seeks to reframe existing narratives about New Zealand’s participation in the First World War and link it to contemporary issues. The purpose of this event is to provide a counternarrative to the official 100-year commemorations of the war and provide people an opportunity to experience the ways in which ideas and concepts about war, conflict, resistance and survival can be interpreted in art.

Anzac day public programme, Saturday 25 April
Upstairs at Thistle Hall, Cuba Street

12 noon
Keynote: Stevan Eldred-Grigg, The Great Wrong War

1-2pm
The continuing impact of World War 1 on contemporary issues
with Peace Action Wellington

2:15-3:15
Resistance to World War 1 at home and abroad
with the Labour History Project

3:45-5pm
Māori Resistance to War

6pm
Artists including Tame Iti, Brett Graham and the Mata Aho Collective talk about war and peace,
including performances and kai with the Kava Club