SOUTH Issue 2

SOUTH publication was edited by Nigel Borell and Ema Tavola and published by Auckland Council and Toi o Manukau between 2011 and 2013; two issues were produced, the first launched at Fresh Gallery Ōtara in January 2012 and the second at Papakura Art Gallery in January 2013.

SOUTH was produced as an annual publication that offered Māori and Pacific Islander perspectives on the arts and culture of Manukau City / South Auckland. It featured page works, photo essays, reviews and opinion pieces written and produced by a broad range of artists and writers.

Issue 2 was produced with editorial assistance from Erin Stewart, featuring: photography by Sam Hartnett, Vinesh Kumaran, James Pinker, Sangeeta Singh and Jos Wheeler;  writing by Fear Brampton, Anthony Byrt, Reuben Friend, Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai, Ngahiraka Mason, Ema Tavola and Anna-Marie White. Both issues 1 and 2 were art directed by Edgar Melitao.

SOUTH Issue 2 was launched at the opening of Concealed Ancestors, a solo exhibition by Margaret Aull curated by Nigel Borell and Ema Tavola for Papakura Art Gallery. The artist is featured as a page work contributor.

Each issue of SOUTH was printed as a single limited edition and originally distributed for free in local arts facilities and libraries. SOUTH has no advertisements and issue 2 is 47 full-colour pages.