Ralph Hotere | |
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Born | Hone Papita Raukura Hotere 11 August 1931 |
Died | 24 February 2013 | (aged 81)
Education | Hato Petera College, Auckland Teachers' Training College, Dunedin School of Art, part of King Edward Technical College |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | Black Phoenix, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, This might be a double cross jack |
Spouses | |
Awards | Order of New Zealand, honorary doctorate from the University of Otago, Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand |
Hone Papita Raukura "Ralph" Hotere ONZ (11 August 1931 – 24 February 2013)[1] was a New Zealand artist. He was born in Mitimiti, Northland and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists. In 1994 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Otago and in 2003 received an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.
In the 2012 New Year Honours, Hotere was appointed to the Order of New Zealand for services to New Zealand.[2][3]