World acclaimed NZ artist Susan Te Kahurangi King unknown to many Kiwis
New Zealand artist Susan Te Kahurangi King is gaining international recognition through a feature in The New Yorker, despite being relatively unknown in her home country. The article highlights her unique, non-verbal approach to art and her presence in prestigious global galleries.
Why it matters
It highlights the phenomenon of local talent achieving global acclaim before receiving recognition within their own domestic cultural landscape.
A recent article in The New Yorker paid tribute to the unique, non-verbal New Zealand artist.
Afternoons 21 September 2026 5 min read Caption: Untitled, 2018. Susan Te Kahurangi King Photo credit: Sam Hartnett Susan Te Kahurangi King has works in the permanent collections in some of the most prestigious art galleries in the world.
She has been called one of New Zealand's greatest living artists and yet many Kiwis have never heard of her.
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