Manufacturing our Future: Tikanga and technology
Presented by Karl Johnstone, owner Huami (NZ) Ltd.
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Description
For many years Karl has been involved in the perpetuation of Māori arts and culture. This has often led to his careful analysis of the interfaces between culture and commerce; continuity and innovation; and compliance and resistance. He considers the interface of tikanga and technology to be a critical area to further unlock Māori potential and expand opportunities into the future.
In this talk, he will illustrate some historic and emerging initiatives and discuss the importance and considerations of new technologies within the Māori environment.
Speaker Bios
Karl Johnstone is the owner of Haumi (NZ) Ltd, a specialist cultural development business which initiates, develops and delivers projects of national and international significance in partnership with a network of organisations and connections, nationally and internationally.
Karl specialises in concept and product development and has extensive experience in cultural diplomacy initiatives, cultural centre and exhibition design and content development. He is known for developing innovative initiatives and has a unique understanding on how these can be realised and leveraged appropriately to ensure their sustainability.
He is a regular presenter at international conferences and integrates his formal learning in fine arts and education with his passion and experience in kaupapa Māori.
Karl has worked in the cultural heritage sector for over twenty years including ten years at Te Papa and eight years as the director of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. He is a member on the New Zealand Arts Council, Kaihautū for New Zealand’s representation at the Venice Biennale and is the Director Māori for the development of the New Zealand pavilion for Dubai2020.