Next month will mark a year since the passing of one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed artists - Tohunga Mahi Toi Maori Robyn Kahukiwa. Known for her depictions of strong Maori women and themes of tino rangatiratanga, Robyn's lineage was Ngati Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Konohi and Te Whanau-a-Ruataupare. A major exhibition of her work is currently being planned for the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, to open in February next year. However several of her artworks are thought to be in private collections and haven't been seen in public for some time. Chloe Cull is one of the curators of the exhibition and she talks to Mihingarangi about how they hope the public can help track the missing pieces down.

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