Ian Dalziel, (b.1957), The Original Collage, 1991, collage and ink on paper, 135 x 135mm, Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago, V2015.14.1. Given by Warwick Eade, 2015. Part of the artwork Commissioned for Flying Nun Records, on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.
Saturday 4 December 2021 – Saturday 24 September 2022
A celebration of 40 years of 'Flying Nun' and the Dunedin musicians associated with the label, featuring items from across all Hocken's collections with the majority of exhibited materials coming from the Music and Posters collections.
This exhibition includes covers of recordings, posters, ephemera, archives, photographs, artwork and publications relating to 'Flying Nun' and the 'Dunedin Sound', primarily drawn from the Hocken's collection, complemented by iconic loans from private collections. Moving image of band performances will be combined with a foray into the contemporary context of music in Dunedin, emphasizing the continuum of musical production in Dunedin and the notable output of female musicians, songwriters, and visual artists.
New design work commissioned from musician and artist Robert Scott will feature in the exhibition and form the graphic identity for 'Kaleidoscope World'. A series of public programmes is also envisaged and currently under development.
Curated by Amanda Mills, Hocken Liaison Librarian, Curator Music and AV; and Katherine Milburn, Hocken Liaison Librarian, Curator Ephemera.