Proof Adopted is the powerful and

Adopted is the powerful and honest account of two of the thousands of children affected by closed adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand

Mental depression is a serious issue in contemporary New Zealand

An exclamation mark to the life of a man missed and remembered with aroha’ — Elisapeta Heta

Dominic Hoey

Proof Adopted is the powerful andA gorgeous celebration of contemporary printmaking A superb showcase of some of the best examples of contemporary fine art printmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand today. With 166 works by 151 artists, Proof covers a huge breadth of printmaking processes and display the incredible diversity of this artform, from the more traditional woodcuts and etchings to those pushing the boundaries of print. With a foreword by Susanna Shadbolt, Director of Aratoi,