Post by Embassy of France in New Zealand

Congratulations to Patrice Kaikilekofe, our new Villa Antipode Noho resident for 2026! 🎉   New Caledonian visual artist and musician of Wallisian and Futunan descent, Patrice creates sculptures, paintings and prints on paper, textile or tapa honouring the heritage and customary practices of the Pacific. Trained in New Caledonia and New Zealand, his time here will enable him to further delve into his research on cultural identity and of the connections between the different visual art traditions of the region.   During his time in Wellington, Patrice will work on a sculpture and performance piece exploring the musical and linguistic resonances and echoes spanning the Pacific.   Thank to our partnership with Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa and the Wellington City Council, Patrice will have the chance to work in exceptional facilities and collaborate with other artists, and benefit from their expertise on this exciting project ! We look forward to welcoming him in September ! 🔗🇳🇿: https://lnkd.in/emXHRq_y 🔗🇫🇷: https://lnkd.in/eprMRdAW Institut français