Pelenakeke Brown

Deepen* curator

Pelenakeke Brown (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice explores the intersections between disability theory and Sāmoan concepts. Her practice spans visual art, text, and performance. She is from Aotearoa and is an Sāmoan/Pakehā, crip artist.

Memory, imagination and kōrero: A recollection of Misty Frequency’s Deepen* dinner and activation

During Pride, our Deepen* team produced and co-curated two intimate dinners celebrating an artist, their artistry and their community.

ByPelenakeke Brown

Deepen*Read

Introducing Deepen* - a collab in partnership with Auckland Pride

When imagining what celebrating Pride might look like in our community, we thought of comfort and access. So we're delighted to share a new programme with Auckland Pride.

ByPelenakeke Brown

Deepen*Read

Pelenekeke is seated on stage, with a long shadow behind her.

Finding myself in Hamburg while my city drowns

During her residency in Germany, it was the first time artist Pelenakeke Brown saw so many disabled people working across different places like cafes, bars and creative venues.

ByPelenakeke Brown

Lifestyle Read