Pāua: A Contemporary Jewellery Story

To 27 November, The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt The cultural resonance of pāua is explored in a show examining the response of contemporary jewelers during the past 40 years to this oval-shaped shell. The exhibition, exploring pāua’s impact on New Zealand’s national psyche, features more than 70 works referencing its presence across various subjects, from Māori whakairo rākau to Kiwiana souvenirs. dowse.org.nz