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For ur early morning culture vulture update, we have Nikki Romney. Nelson painter and co-owner of Nelson gallery Saligia. Nikki thought it was alg one year ago to repaint a Kuia with no shirt on and nipple rings. Nikki apologized, but hasn't learned her lesson.
Nikki has now painted this:
And this:
Nikki did a slight edit to the painting from last year and now it looks like this:
Nikki is a racist, and so it Saligia gallery. Give em a negative review on Google if u want. I have. This has been ur early morning culture vulture report with Anna McAllister.
Once again, I'm say Ata mārie to everyone except racists. No mārie for them.
Also this was Nikki's response.
Update. The painting of Kuia Huria Matenga is currently on display at the gallery. This Kuia has mana and SHOULD NOT BE TREATED THIS WAY. @RNZTeAoMaori @maoritv
