15/10/2025
Our fifth speaker joining us for this years 10-10-10 is....... Ben Girven!!!
Ben Girven (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa), is a photographer and visual artist from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, currently studying his Master of Fine Arts at Toi Rauwhārangi. His practice uses maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) as a mediator for photogram making within the Whenua. Ben explores connections between whakaahua (photography), mātauranga, whakapapa, Ranginui and Paptūānuku.
We’re excited to welcome Ben Girven (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) to 10-10-10!
A photographer and visual artist from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Ben’s work blends maramataka, whakaahua, and whenua — exploring the powerful connections between mātauranga, whakapapa, Ranginui and Papatūānuku. Currently completing his MFA at Toi Rauwhārangi, Ben brings a unique and thoughtful voice to the conversation around art, place and time.
Image: Ben Girven
https://www.instagram.com/bengirven.toi/
NZIPP Wellington's 10-10-10
Tuesday 28th Oct 2025, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. We’ll break halfway through for snacks and drink refills
VENUE: Penthouse Cinema, 205 Ohiro Rd, Brooklyn, Wellington
Here’s the Eventfinda link: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/wellington-nzipp-annual-10-10-10-evening/wellington?_ga=2.191134946.913961854.1760067792-1299548685.1759969959&_gl=1*14aep1f*_ga*MTI5OTU0ODY4NS4xNzU5OTY5OTU5*_ga_QMBB6ELQP7*czE3NjAyMzQ5MzEkbzEyJGcxJHQxNzYwMjM2MTIzJGo2MCRsMCRoMA.
IMPORTANT: You need to register through Eventfinda to secure your ticket (even if you’re an NZIPP member and your ticket is free)