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Selwyn Muru

Māori artist, director, author in New Zealand (1937-2024) · New Zealand · On the map · Artists · Died at 86

Selwyn Frederick Muru, also known as Herewini Murupaenga, was a New Zealand artist. Of Māori descent, his life's work included painting, sculpture, journalism, broadcasting, directing, acting, set design, theatre, poetry, and whaikōrero.

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Awards

Exemplary/Supreme Award of the Te Waka Toi Awards1990
New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal

About this person

Muru was awarded the Te Tohu Aroha mō Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu | Exemplary/Supreme Award in 1990 at the Creative New Zealand Te Waka Awards.

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Country
New Zealand
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2024 · aged 86

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