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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

FREE

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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

FREE

Guide Kaiārahi

FREE

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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), General admission $30.00 (and bring a friend) Buy tickets

Young Members | Poetic Soundscapes

6.30—8.30pm

Members $20 (and bring a friend), General admission $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

General admission $75 (+booking fees), Members $67.50 (+booking fees) | Exhibition admission additional Book now

Light Abounds: Paint & Sip Sessions

6.30 – 9pm

General admission $75 (+booking fees), Members $67.50 (+booking fees) | 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

General admission $18 (+ booking fee), Members $16.20 (+ booking fee) Book now

Yoga and Art Immersion

Sundays 9am-10am

General admission $18 (+ booking fee), Members $16.20 (+ 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

Untitled (self portrait?)
Untitled (self portrait?)

May Smith

Production date
1945
Medium
pencil on paper
Size (h x w)
373 x 265 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/7
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Not on display

Noel Noel
Noel Noel

May Smith

Production date
1929
Medium
woodcut
Size (h x w)
68 x 52 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/12
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Not on display

Amberley Wild Brooks
Amberley Wild Brooks

May Smith

Production date
1929
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
93 x 188 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/26
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Untitled (sketch for mural)
Untitled (sketch for mural)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
277 x 595 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/1
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Untitled (still life)
Untitled (still life)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on board
Size (h x w)
247 x 297 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/11
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Henderson Valley
Henderson Valley

May Smith

Production date
1948-1949
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
270 x 373 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/13
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Group 1950: exhibition of painting, sculpture, pottery
Group 1950: exhibition of painting, sculpture, pottery

May Smith

Production date
circa 1950
Medium
poster paint on board
Size (h x w)
358 x 260 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/9
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Untitled
Untitled

May Smith

Production date
1942
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
325 x 380 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/14
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Coromandel
Coromandel

May Smith

Production date
1962
Medium
pen and wash on paper, two sheets joined
Size (h x w)
277 x 660 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1966
Accession no
1966/18
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Children Drinking
Children Drinking

May Smith

Production date
1930
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
148 x 117 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/23
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Children Drinking
Children Drinking

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
drypoint
Size (h x w)
148 x 117 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/25
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Textile Design
Textile Design

May Smith

Production date
circa 1935
Medium
linocut
Size (h x w)
300 x 230 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/4
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The Lily Gatherers
The Lily Gatherers

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
linocut
Size (h x w)
190 x 150 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/5
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The Lily Gatherers
The Lily Gatherers

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
linocut
Size (h x w)
190 x 150 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/6
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The Pub (sketch for mural)
The Pub (sketch for mural)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
158 x 235 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/5
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French Villa (sketch)
French Villa (sketch)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
355 x 250 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/12
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Rickyard
Rickyard

May Smith

Production date
1931
Medium
drypoint
Size (h x w)
170 x 276 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1932
Accession no
1932/4/3
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Sketch for mural in John Burns Ships Chandlery Dept 1940
Sketch for mural in John Burns Ships Chandlery Dept 1940

May Smith

Production date
1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
423 x 840 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/15
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Characterisation in colour
Characterisation in colour

May Smith

Production date
1941
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
762 x 609 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1958
Accession no
1958/20
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Untitled (Portrait of a Woman - Self Portrait?) with Peripheral Studies of Nose and Eye
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman - Self Portrait?) with Peripheral Studies of Nose...

May Smith

Production date
1930
Medium
drypoint
Size (h x w)
150 x 125 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/15
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Not on display

An Old Wharf, Auckland
An Old Wharf, Auckland

May Smith

Production date
1926
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
150 x 228 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/17
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Willows
Willows

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
205 x 285 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/18
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Children Drinking
Children Drinking

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
148 x 117 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/24
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The Area
The Area

May Smith

Production date
1931
Medium
wood engraving
Size (h x w)
180 x 175 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/7
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Hayricks
Hayricks

May Smith

Production date
circa 1930
Medium
woodcut
Size (h x w)
74 x 89 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/9
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May Smith Archive
May Smith Archive

May Smith

Production date
1900-1988
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of May Smith Estate, 1991
Accession no
RC2002/3
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Hamilton Old and New (sketch for mural)
Hamilton Old and New (sketch for mural)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
277 x 708 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/3
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Crayfish
Crayfish

May Aimée Smith

Production date
1929
Medium
wood engraving
Size (h x w)
209 x 258 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Rex Nan Kivell, 1953
Accession no
1953/2/230
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Untitled
Untitled

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Size (h x w)
255 x 350 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/8
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Untitled (Madonna and Child)
Untitled (Madonna and Child)

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
woodcut
Size (h x w)
94 x 75 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/10
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Untitled (Angel Gabriel appearing before Shepherds)
Untitled (Angel Gabriel appearing before Shepherds)

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
woodcut
Size (h x w)
97 x 78 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/11
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Morning
Morning

May Smith

Production date
1930
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
90 x 115 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/14
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Tobacco
Tobacco

May Smith

Production date
1951
Medium
oil on millboard
Size (h x w)
542 x 450 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1951
Accession no
1951/3
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Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom

May Smith

Production date
1940
Medium
linocut (3 colour)
Size (h x w)
280 x 230 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/3
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Not on display

Untitled (Back Yard)
Untitled (Back Yard)

May Smith

Production date
Unknown
Medium
pen and sepia ink
Size (h x w)
200 x 250 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/42/30
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Untitled (sketch for mural)
Untitled (sketch for mural)

May Smith

Production date
circa 1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Size (h x w)
295 x 556 mm
Credit line
May Smith Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
RC2002/3/2
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May Smith Archive
May Smith Archive
Production date
1900-1988
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of May Smith Estate, 1991
Accession no
RC2002/3

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