The exhibition comes to The Suter from Te Papa and brings together 20 works by one of New Zealand’s most iconic 20th-century artists, Rita Angus (1908–1970).

The works on display span Angus’ life and career as an artist, drawing out the themes of pacifism, feminism and nature, which shaped much of her work.

The exhibition includes many of Angus’ most important works, including Rutu, 1951, Cleopatra, 1938, and Central Otago, 1953 56/1969.

The Suter will add its iconic Angus painting The Apple Pickers 1944, an artwork that was inspired by the artist’s time working at the Riverside community near Motueka. Purchased through community fundraising, this painting epitomises seasonal orchard work in the Nelson Tasman region.

Singapore Airlines are proud to be supporting the national tour of Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa where visitors to each exhibition are invited to enter a competition to win two return Economy Class air tickets to Singapore.

Developed and toured by the Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa.

Rita Angus New Zealand Modernist He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa is supported in Nelson by Waimea Nurseries.

Rita Angus, Cleopatra, 1938, oil on canvas. Purchased 1998 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds. © Reproduced courtesy of the Estate of Rita Angus. Te Papa (1998-0028-2)