Ralph Hotere, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ralph Hotere

New Zealand artist

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1931

Place of Birth: Northland Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 24-Feb-2013

Profession: painter, sculptor

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Hone Papita Raukura "Ralph" Hotere (11 August 1931 – 24 February 2013) was a New Zealand artist of Maori descent (Te Aupouri and Te Rarawa).
He was born in Mitimiti, Northland and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.
In 1994 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Otago and in 2003 received an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. In the 2012 New Year Honours, Hotere was appointed to the Order of New Zealand for services to New Zealand.