Homeless doesn’t mean hopeless creating authentic representation through co-curation

Abstract

viii Part I Positioning Practice Introduction 2 Methodology 5 Collaborators from Radio NFA 8 Chapter One: An exploration of divergent theories to support a new dialogue around marginalisation and belonging Homelessness 9 Hyphen space 11 Continental Literature 12 Challenging perceptions through aesthetics 16 Colliding with the institution 17 Examples of exhibitions in Auckland responding to social issues 21 Part II Documentation: Sit with me, tell me something... Introduction 26 Transcription 15 27 Conversations with John Heta 28 Transcription 17 29 A photographic essay by Shadow 35 Steve’s story 40 Example Room sheet 41 v Exhibition documentation 46 Room Sheet 48