Human Rights Commission
Media release
24 March, 2009
 
Article 27 art exhibition opens in Christchurch
 
An art exhibition called Article 27, exploring aspects of human rights, will open at Christchurch gallery The Physics Room tonight.

To acknowledge the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration, the Human Rights Commission has sponsored a contemporary art exhibition entitled Article 27, developed by independent curator Richard Dale on behalf of the Commission.

The exhibition features seven Auckland-based artists: Xin Cheng, Kah Bee Chow, Majlinda Hoxha, Tui Kerehoma, Jasmine Lockhart, Christina Read and Daniel Webby.

This is a show of some of Auckland’s emerging art talent. The participating artists usually exhibit in alternative art spaces.

Christchurch-based Commissioner Richard Tankersley said, “It’s one of the roles of the artist to challenge society’s conventions. I am confident that Christchurch audiences will find this a thought-provoking exhibition.”

Mr Tankersley extended the Commission’s thanks to The Physics Room director Kate Montgomery for including Article 27 in the gallery’s 2009 programme. 

“It’s great to see a contemporary art space acknowledge the significance of human rights in all our lives.”

Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific achievement and its benefits.”

Article 27 runs until April 19, The Physics Room, 2nd floor, Old Central Post Office Building, 209 Tuam Street, Christchurch.

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