Facilitating a Higher Awareness of Art in New Zealand
Continuing the legacy of Keith Morant by fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary art and preserving his life's work.
"My art is always a journey of discovery into the essence of being. It is an effort to externalize the truth of my own existence on as many levels as possible and communicate a greater awareness of the quality of life."
- KEITH MORANT
Empowering Creators
In 2017, Keith Morant established the Morant Foundation, a Trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand, designed to create a higher awareness of local art and artists.
Built on Keith's unwavering belief in the power of creativity, the foundation exists to preserve his artistic legacy, share his vast body of work with the public, and foster a deeper appreciation for contemporary art within New Zealand and beyond.
A journey of discovery
Born in England, Morant worked and exhibited in London until 1973 when he moved to New Zealand and settled in Christchurch. He has drawn and painted obsessively for as long as he can remember and, while classically trained, has always followed his own path of individual expression.
Since the 1980s he has exhibited extensively on the international stage, holding shows in London, New York, Miami, Toronto, Tokyo, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Istanbul, Valencia, Madrid, Florence, Ferrara, Bologna and Venice.