Taloi Havini was born in Bougainville and is of the Nakas/ Hakö tribe. She lives and works in Australia. Her work is exhibiting at Mostyn in Llandudno, North Wales and Chapter in Cardiff.

Taloi Havini’s work is supported by Create Australia.

In this podcast episode, Taloi gives a detailed explanation of her art, process and inspirations. She also talks in detail about her AM10 installation. Plus, Bethan Mair Williams – a Llandudno community member with her own links to Bougainville – shares her powerful reaction to Taloi’s installation at Mostyn. There is also a discussion about Taloi’s work featuring Wanda Nanibush (Curator of Indigenous Art and co-head of the Indigenous & Canadian Art Department at Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto) and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson who is a writer and musician.

All of the AM10 installations around Wales are on display to the public until the 25th of February 2024.

For their generous support in enabling the talks and podcasts to happen, Artes Mundi wishes to thank the British Council in Wales, National Lottery/Art Council Wales ‘Create’ fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund.