Mural by Mr G on the Obo building in the early morning sun

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Mural by Mr G on the Obo building in the early morning sun

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Manawatū Heritage

Description

Street artist Graham Hoete, otherwise known as Mr G, has painted a giant mural on the Obo building in Mihaere Drive featuring Sir Edmund Hillary, Kate Sheppard and Sir Āpirana Ngata. Hoete was eager to create the mural because of the values the three identities represent and their contribution to New Zealand. Obo founder Simon Barnett said Hillary, Ngata and Sheppard were chosen by himself and Obo staff because they reflected the values of his business, which makes protective sports gear. "[H...

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Date created

2019-05-12

Creator

M Shiva for PNCC

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https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/bbe9bd18-081d-47fb-9a3a-0dc0a26556b8

Locations

Palmerston North

Related subjects

art / mural / māori / women, suffrage

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