Grace Gassin Collection

Dr Grace Gassin (Ptt) is Curator Asian New Zealand Histories at Te Papa. Raised in her motherGs Malaysian Chinese family, Grace proudly identifies as a second-generation Chinese (Hokkien) New Zealander of mixed heritage. GraceGs overarching focus is on highlighting the diverse historical and contemporary experiences of New ZealandGs many Asian diaspora communities. Her wide-ranging interests also encompass the politics of inclusion and interpretation that frame our understandings of Asian diaspora histories, and transnational dimensions of Asian Australasian diaspora experiences. She is also a committed delegate for E t+ union.