Daily Archives: 30 November 2015

Reflections on Magna Carta in Australasia

Reflections on Magna Carta in Australasia
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2015, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: Undercroft 101 Seminar Room, Puaka James-Hight building, University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus

More details: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/active/public-lectures-and-seminars/reflections-on-magna-carta-in-australasia.html

Since its creation in 1215, Magna Carta exists as a ubiquitous symbol of the advancement of rights and progress in the common law world. It is a living document that connects colonial societies with the medieval past. The manner of this connection continues to stimulate intense international debate. In reflection of the revitalised discussion about Magna Carta in the year of its 800th anniversary, the speakers at this symposium will explore topics that range from the specific rights enshrined in the document itself and examine the various socio- political lenses that have shaped and reimagined the great charter. An aim of this Symposium is to provide a platform to explore the legal, social and political future of Magna Carta in New Zealand.

Keynote Speakers:

  • Jason Taliadorus (Deakin University)
  • Sir Tipene O’Regan (University of Canterbury)

Speakers:

  • Lindsay Breach (University of Canterbury)
  • Laura Kele (Victoria University)
  • Adam Lopez (University of Melbourne)
  • Anna Milne-Tavendale (University of Canterbury)
  • Hannah Smith (University of Canterbury)
  • Julian Vesty (University of Canterbury)

View the full programme here.

The Mana of the Magna Carta Exhibition

‘The Mana of the Magna Carta: The New Zealand Experience of a Medieval Legacy’
Matariki Building, University of Canterbury
1-6 December, 2015

An exhibition on Magna Carta that will include the oldest copy in New Zealand. The exhibition is entitled ‘Mana’ which is a Te Reo term indicating spiritual authority. Chris Jones and Thandiwe Parker are curating this exhibition. There is no website but you’ll find an exhibition poster and pamphlet below:

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Exhibition of Interest @ Auckland Art Gallery: Indian Miniatures from the National Museum, New Delhi

The Story of Rama: Indian Miniatures from the National Museum, New Delhi
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand

5 September, 2015 –  17 January, 2006
10:00am – 5:00pm Daily
Free

The Ramayana, or the journey of Rama, is one of the world’s great epics. Follow this tale of love, loyalty, betrayal and the victory of good over evil depicted in exquisite detail in 101 Indian miniature paintings.

See Rama, the story’s hero, who is admired for his honour, valour and compassion. Discover how he wins his bride, loses his wife and the title to his kingdom, and narrowly escapes with his life before regaining all that was taken from him.

Revealing the rich diversity of regional painting styles between the early 17th and mid-19th centuries in India, Ramayana is at once an alluring narrative and the story of an artistic mode of expression.

For full information, please visit: http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/whats-on/events/2015/september/the-story-of-rama