Henderson & Parekowhai / The Department Store

DEREK HENDERSON & MICHAEL PAREKOWHAI / THE DEPARTMENT STORE / TAKAPUNA

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Derek Henderson, Untitled, 2008, c-type photograph, 480 x 580mm

Derek Henderson & Michael Parekowhai
From 7 November 2009

THE DEPARTMENT STORE
10 Northcroft Rd
Takapuna
Auckland 0622
New Zealand
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm

Michael Lett is pleased to present a two-person exhibition by Derek Henderson and Michael Parekowhai at The Department Store. Located on the top floor of the new 3-level complex, the exhibition at TDS will be open over the summer months, featuring photographs by Derek Henderson selected from over 20 years of practice and My Sister, My Self, a major sculpture by Michael Parekowhai.

Derek Henderson is one of New Zealand’s most renowned and dynamic photographers. His work has been featured in such publications as Vogue, Russh, ID, Arena Homme Plus, The Independent and The Observer, and has been exhibited throughout New Zealand, Australia and the U.K. Henderson released his first monograph, The Terrible Boredom of Paradise, to critical acclaim in 2005 and will release a second publication, entitled Mercy Mercer, with Michael Lett Publishing at the end of 2009.

As well as maintaining an impressive schedule of solo exhibitions in Australasia, Michael Parekowhai’s work has been included in many important international projects, including the Asia Pacific Triennial (2006-2007), the Gwangju Biennale (2004); Sydney Biennale (2002), Headlands, MCA, Sydney (1992). His work is held in all significant public and private collections throughout New Zealand and Australia, as well as major works in permanent collections across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. In 2001 Parekowhai was made an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate, cementing his position as one of New Zealand's most important contemporary practitioners.

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