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Light from Tate: 1700s to Now
Light from Tate: 1700s to Now

Adults $26.50, Concessions $21.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE Book now

Light from Tate: 1700s to Now

Adults $26.50, Concessions $21.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE Book now

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ArtLab
ArtLab

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ArtLab

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Manpower: Myths of Masculinity
Manpower: Myths of Masculinity

FREE

Manpower: Myths of Masculinity

FREE

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Romancing the Collection
Romancing the Collection

FREE

Romancing the Collection

FREE

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Guide Kaiārahi
Guide Kaiārahi

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Guide Kaiārahi

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Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (II)
Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (II)

10.30am–12.30pm

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Lecture Series Masters of Light – Day 2

Sun 28 May | 10.30am–12.30pm

Across two Sundays, this lecture series explores how light takes centre-stage in critically acclaimed paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and installations by ground-breaking artists through the centuries.

Day 1 focuses on historical European art, and Day 2 on modern and contemporary art, incorporating an Indigenous lens. Presented by four passionate art and design scholars, this series accompanying our current Light from Tate: 1700s to Now exhibition is not to be missed.

Like to attend? Come to both or pick your favourite day. Scroll down for more info on tickets or click here for a programme overview of Day 1.

Image credit: Wassily Kandinsky Swinging

 

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Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (I)
Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (I)

10.30am–12.30pm

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Masters of Light, 1700s to Now

Sun 21 and 28 May | 10.30am–12.30pm

Across two Sundays, this lecture series explores how light takes centre stage in critically acclaimed paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and installations by ground-breaking artists through the centuries.

Day 1 focuses on historical European art and Day 2 on modern and contemporary art, incorporating an Indigenous lens. Presented by four passionate art and design scholars, this series accompanying our current Light from Tate: 1700s to Now exhibition is not to be missed.

Like to attend? Come to both or pick your favourite day. Scroll down for more info on tickets or click here for a programme overview of Day 2 .

Image credit: Johannes Vermeer The Milkmaid 

Note: the artwork above will be discussed in this series, but is currently not on display at Auckland Art Gallery.

 

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April School Holiday Programme
April School Holiday Programme

9am–3pm daily

From $72 plus booking fees Book now

April School Holiday Programme

9am–3pm daily

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Audio Described Tour for blind and low vision visitors | Light from Tate
Audio Described Tour for blind and low vision visitors | Light from Tate

10.30am–12.00pm

General admission $26.50 (+booking fees), Concession $21.50 (+booking fees), Members free Book now

Audio Described Tour for blind and low vision visitors | Light from Tate

10.30am–12.00pm

General admission $26.50 (+booking fees), Concession $21.50 (+booking fees), Members free Book now

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Young Members | Poetic Soundscapes
Young Members | Poetic Soundscapes

6.30—8.30pm

Members $20 (and bring a friend), Non-members $30.00 (and bring a friend) Buy tickets

Young Members | Poetic Soundscapes

6.30—8.30pm

Members $20 (and bring a friend), Non-members $30.00 (and bring a friend) Buy tickets

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Light Abounds: Paint & Sip Sessions
Light Abounds: Paint & Sip Sessions

6.30 – 9pm

Members $67.50, Non-members $75 | Exhibition admission additional Book now

Light Abounds: Paint & Sip Sessions

6.30 – 9pm

Members $67.50, Non-members $75 | Exhibition admission additional Book now

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SOLD OUT | Pop-up vintage photography studio
SOLD OUT | Pop-up vintage photography studio

10am–5pm

General $150, Members $135 Book now

SOLD OUT | Pop-up vintage photography studio

10am–5pm

General $150, Members $135 Book now

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Yoga and Art Immersion
Yoga and Art Immersion

Sundays 9am-10am

Public $18 (plus booking fee), Members $16.20 (plus booking fee) Book now

Yoga and Art Immersion

Sundays 9am-10am

Public $18 (plus booking fee), Members $16.20 (plus booking fee) Book now

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Contemporary Conversations – The Chartwell Show
Contemporary Conversations – The Chartwell Show

Fridays 1.30 – 2pm

Free - bookings essential Book now

Contemporary Conversations – The Chartwell Show

Fridays 1.30 – 2pm

Free - bookings essential Book now

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Lunchtime Drop-in Drawing
Lunchtime Drop-in Drawing

Fridays 12-1pm

FREE

Lunchtime Drop-in Drawing

Fridays 12-1pm

FREE

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ArtLab | Shadow and Light
ArtLab | Shadow and Light

10am – 5pm, every day

FREE

ArtLab | Shadow and Light

10am – 5pm, every day

FREE

Artworks

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Not on display

Dressing Enhancing
Dressing Enhancing

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
doghair tuffs, coconut fibre, hair, mother of pearl
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/6
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Shelter
Shelter

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1979
Medium
ink on paper
Size (h x w)
610 x 430 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/44/1
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Shelter : bark, twigs, flax and other vegetable fibres
Shelter : bark, twigs, flax and other vegetable fibres

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1979
Medium
ink
Size (h x w)
610 x 430 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/44/2
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
125 x 83 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/5
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Body Parts - Beach, Bush and Garden
Body Parts - Beach, Bush and Garden

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1987-1989
Medium
glass-fronted cupboards, fired clay, bronze, plaster, latex, copper-coated fired clay and wooden chair
Size (h x w)
192kg
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1990
Accession no
1990/3
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Fishing Researching
Fishing Researching

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
coconut fronds, wax, flax
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/2
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Binding Confining
Binding Confining

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
flax, plaited hibiscus purau, fibres
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/7
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Skin Scrapers
Skin Scrapers

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
5 stones on animal skin in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/12
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Hylic Tie
Hylic Tie

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1979
Medium
low fired clay, driftwood, barnacles, pumice, shell, thread
Size (h x w)
85 x 150 x 140 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/62/1.1-2
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Birds of a Feather Flock
Birds of a Feather Flock

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
fired clay, stone, leatherwork and feathers on muslin in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/3
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Christine Hellyar Artist Books
Christine Hellyar Artist Books

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984-1991
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Christine Hellyar, 1998
Accession no
RC2003/3
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
122 x 80 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/2
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
122 x 82 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/4
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Skin
Skin

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1987
Medium
clay
Size (h x w)
1850 x 1450 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/41/2
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Change/Exchange
Change/Exchange

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2008-2016
Medium
wooden glazed boxes, found objects, silk,linen, cotton and woollen cloth, various cordage and thread, paint, tapa, paper, feathers,, shells, beads, buttons, vellum, ribbons, lace and artificial flowers
Size (h x w)
230 x 285 x 43 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2016
Accession no
2016/23/3.1-127
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Sweeping Clearing
Sweeping Clearing

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
feathers, coconut fibre,
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/5
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Award
Award

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1976
Medium
brass, feathers, wood
Size (h x w)
428 x 381 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1976
Accession no
1976/26
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Germinal
Germinal

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1990
Medium
lithograph (arches 88 300gm paper)
Size (h x w)
700 x 500 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased with funds provided by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, 1991
Accession no
1991/22/8
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Bird Stones for Brides
Bird Stones for Brides

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
8 stones on stitched felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/1
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Rocks for Women's Roads
Rocks for Women's Roads

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
11 stones in 10 flax baskets on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/10
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Moth Rocks not on Sticks
Moth Rocks not on Sticks

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
10 stones and copper nails on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/9
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Rock layers
Rock layers

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1981
Medium
low fired clay, lead
Size (h x w)
512 x 74 x 261 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1981
Accession no
1981/45
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
124 x 82 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/3
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
123 x 84 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/6
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Disguises
Disguises

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
paper
Size (h x w)
84 x 126 x 6 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from the E H McCormick Research Library, 2003
Accession no
2003/21/7
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My Devotion Poles
My Devotion Poles

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1976
Medium
latex rubber and aluminium
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1977
Accession no
1977/32
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Gathering Collecting
Gathering Collecting

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
red feather earring (tuenga telinga), red baize, flax
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/1
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Binding Restricting
Binding Restricting

Christine Hellyar

Production date
2003
Medium
pumice, plaited hibiscus purau, embroidery silks, flax, fibres
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2004
Accession no
2004/29/3
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Women's Work : Women's Skin Scrapers
Women's Work : Women's Skin Scrapers

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
ink
Size (h x w)
500 x 650 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/44/3
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Fungus and Supplejack Back Scratchers and Fish Bone Back Stabbers
Fungus and Supplejack Back Scratchers and Fish Bone Back Stabbers

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1984
Medium
ink on paper
Size (h x w)
650 x 500 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/44/5
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Tool Trays
Tool Trays

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
mixed media
Size (h x w)
45 x 800 x 2800 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55
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Bird Stones on Sticks
Bird Stones on Sticks

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
wood, stones and string on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/2
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Low creature rearing its ugly head
Low creature rearing its ugly head

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1979
Medium
low fired clay, driftwood, feathers, calico, thread
Size (h x w)
230 x 400 x 190 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/62/2
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Flax Beaters
Flax Beaters

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
fired clay, stones and string on knitted flax on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/5
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Flax Beaters
Flax Beaters

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
fired clay, stone and string on knitted cotton on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/6
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Moon Stones on Sticks
Moon Stones on Sticks

Christine Hellyar

Production date
1982
Medium
stones, driftwood and string on felt in a wooden tray
Size (h x w)
400 x 400 x 45 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1982
Accession no
1982/55/7
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Christine Hellyar Artist Books
Christine Hellyar Artist Books
Production date
1984-1991
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Christine Hellyar, 1998
Accession no
RC2003/3

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Clown Time Image
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Juliana Engberg

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Escapism Image
Escapism

Karen Walker & Priscilla Southcombe

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