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Saints & Seraphs
Saints & Seraphs

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Saints & Seraphs

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Winged Wonders
Winged Wonders

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Winged Wonders

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Anne Noble: States of Grace
Anne Noble: States of Grace

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Anne Noble: States of Grace

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California Design, 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way
California Design, 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way

$9 - $15, under 12s FREE

California Design, 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way

$9 - $15, under 12s FREE

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Little Miracles
Little Miracles

Free entry

Little Miracles

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Teststrip: Nostalgia for the Avant-garde
Teststrip: Nostalgia for the Avant-garde

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Teststrip: Nostalgia for the Avant-garde

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Nick Cave: Soundsuit
Nick Cave: Soundsuit

Nick Cave: Soundsuit

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Sacred Conversations
Sacred Conversations

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Sacred Conversations

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Saints and Scholars
Saints and Scholars

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Saints and Scholars

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John McLaughlin in Print
John McLaughlin in Print

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John McLaughlin in Print

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Modern Paints Aotearoa
Modern Paints Aotearoa

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Modern Paints Aotearoa

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Taste: Food and Feasting in Art
Taste: Food and Feasting in Art

$5 - $7

Taste: Food and Feasting in Art

$5 - $7

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The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden

$5 - $7

The Enchanted Garden

$5 - $7

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Honoré Daumier: Mirror to the World
Honoré Daumier: Mirror to the World

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Honoré Daumier: Mirror to the World

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Grand Designs
Grand Designs

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Grand Designs

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The Blue Angel (1930)
The Blue Angel (1930)

1pm

Free

The Blue Angel is an unsparing account of a straight-laced, bourgeois schoolteacher, Professor Rath, and his obsession with Lola Lola, a cabaret dancer. 

The Blue Angel (1930)

1pm

Free

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Doc Edge Presents: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise (2016)
Doc Edge Presents: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise (2016)

2pm

SOLD OUT

The first documentary about Maya Angelou, the iconic writer, poet, performer and activist, who overcame racism and devastating abuse to become one of our culture’s greatest voices.

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Writers on Film: Virago Press
Writers on Film: Virago Press

10.15am

$12.50 – $25 Book now

This 2016 social history made by the BBC charts the story of groundbreaking feminist publishing house Virago Press which in 1973, in the days when publishing was a gentleman’s club, launched to publish new and neglected work by women writers who wanted to change the world.

Writers on Film: Virago Press

10.15am

$12.50 – $25 Book now

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After hours talk: Matt Saunders
After hours talk: Matt Saunders

5.30pm

Enjoy an after hours talk 'Flawed words and stubborn sounds' by visiting US artist Matt Saunders, who is in the country as international guest and external examiner for the July MFA seminar at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.

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After hours talk: Daniel von Sturmer
After hours talk: Daniel von Sturmer

6pm

Free

Join Melbourne-based artist Daniel von Sturmer for a discussion on selected recent works and how studio practice can shape thinking, and thinking can shape studio practice. 

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Easy Listening: Michael Stevenson and Simon Denny in conversation
Easy Listening: Michael Stevenson and Simon Denny in conversation

6.30pm

Free – no bookings

Join artists Simon Denny and Michael Stevenson in conversation with Natasha Conland, Curator, Contemporary Art ahead of the opening of Michael's major new exhibition, Serene Velocity in Practice: MC510/CS183.

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Art Rentals in the Age of Jane Austen
Art Rentals in the Age of Jane Austen

2—3pm

Members only – pay what you want Book now

Texas-based professor and writer, Janine Barchas returns to New Zealand to share some surprising findings about early art rentals.

Please note: This is an online event.

Art Rentals in the Age of Jane Austen

2—3pm

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Alfredo Jaar: It is Difficult
Alfredo Jaar: It is Difficult

6pm

SOLD OUT

Artist, architect and filmmaker Alfredo Jaar presents his first lecture in New Zealand.

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Book event: The Back of the Painting
Book event: The Back of the Painting

2–3pm

Students $5, Members $10, Non-Members $15, Volunteer Guides Free Book now

The authors of The Back of the Painting: Secrets and stories from art conservation – Linda Waters, Jenny Sherman and Sarah Hillary – convene for a lively discussion of their new book.

Book event: The Back of the Painting

2–3pm

Students $5, Members $10, Non-Members $15, Volunteer Guides Free Book now

Artworks

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Angels and bed no. 2
Angels and bed no. 2

Colin McCahon

Production date
1976
Medium
acrylic on paper
Size (h x w)
730 x 1103 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mrs L Auburn, 1981
Accession no
1981/13
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Angels and bed no. 6: Close
Angels and bed no. 6: Close

Colin McCahon

Production date
1977
Medium
acrylic on paper
Size (h x w)
731 x 1103 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/95
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The Angels Harvesting
The Angels Harvesting

Mary Groom

Production date
Unknown
Medium
wood engraving
Size (h x w)
180 x 232 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Rex Nan Kivell, 1953
Accession no
1953/2/296
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Angels and bed no. 4 : Hi-fi
Angels and bed no. 4 : Hi-fi

Colin McCahon

Production date
1976-1977
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Size (h x w)
3440 x 5440 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased with assistance from the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1977
Accession no
1977/31
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Lot Visited By The Angels
Lot Visited By The Angels

Heinrich Aldegrever

Production date
1555
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
114 x 79 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of James Tannock Mackelvie, 1885
Accession no
M1885/2/2
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Dead Christ supported by two angels
Dead Christ supported by two angels

Unknown artist

Production date
16th century
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
960 x 880 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from the Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington
Accession no
L2004/26
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La Vierge aux anges (The Virgin with Angels)
La Vierge aux anges (The Virgin with Angels)

Jean Denis Nargeot Bartolomé Murillo

Production date
1839-1847
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
335 x 265 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, transferred from Auckland City Libraries, gift of the Leys Institute, 2009
Accession no
2009/22/53
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Adam resolved to share the fate of Eve
Adam resolved to share the fate of Eve

Moses Haughton Henry Fuseli

Production date
circa 1803-1810
Medium
mezzotint and spirit-ground aquatint on wove paper
Size (h x w)
568 x 408 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Peter Tomory, 2002
Accession no
2002/9/6
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The Fall of Satan
The Fall of Satan

William Blake

Production date
1825
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
197 x 162 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1980
Accession no
1980/10/16
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A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, which was brought from Paris by the Foundress in 1901
A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, which was brought from Paris by the Fou...

Anne Noble

Production date
1992
Medium
black and white photograph
Size (h x w)
197 x 130 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1993
Accession no
1993/18/1
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The Pillar of Salt
The Pillar of Salt

Seymour Haden

Production date
1898
Medium
etching and mezzotint on copper
Size (h x w)
229 x 302 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Rosemary Haden, 2017
Accession no
2017/37/1
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Christ supported by Angels
Christ supported by Angels

Colin McCahon

Production date
1951
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
723 x 906 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1982
Accession no
1982/14/2
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With the aid of angels
With the aid of angels

Derrick Cherrie

Production date
1985
Medium
acrylic on paper, and painted plywood
Size (h x w)
250 x 1600 x 260 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1989
Accession no
1989/35
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Church Window
Church Window

Unknown artist

Production date
1682
Medium
enamel stained glass
Size (h x w)
3098 x 1552 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Dennis Nathan family, 2009
Accession no
2009/25
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Satan dismayed
Satan dismayed

Henry Armstead

On display

Production date
circa 1852
Medium
bronze
Size (h x w)
950 x 560 x 400 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of James Tannock Mackelvie, 1885
Accession no
M1885/1/172
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During the ceremony of her final profession, a sister lies in front of the altar while the community and the congregation say a litany or prayer of intercession to the angels and saints
During the ceremony of her final profession, a sister lies in front of the altar...

Anne Noble

Production date
1992
Medium
black and white photograph
Size (h x w)
130 x 200 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1993
Accession no
1993/18/9
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Cupid burning his bow and arrow
Cupid burning his bow and arrow

Francesco Bartolozzi Giovan Francesco Barbieri known as Guercino

Production date
circa 1764-1790s
Medium
etching and engraving in sepia ink
Size (h x w)
216 x 188 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr G M Mitford, 1883
Accession no
1883/1/20
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Tobias and the Angel (The Large Tobias)
Tobias and the Angel (The Large Tobias)

Edward Paxman Brandard Jan Lievens

Production date
19th century
Medium
mezzotint
Size (h x w)
159 x 251 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the relatives of Mr T V Gulliver, 1939
Accession no
1939/4/43
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Holy Family and Angel Playing a Violin
Holy Family and Angel Playing a Violin

Francesco Bartolozzi Giovan Francesco Barbieri known as Guercino

Production date
circa 1764-circa 1765
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
339 x 470 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr G M Mitford, 1883
Accession no
1883/1/2
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The Virgin and Child with Two Angels
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels

Unknown artist

Production date
16th century
Medium
brown ink and wash
Size (h x w)
180 x 130 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2018
Accession no
2018/15/2
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Study of Flying Angel for Coventry Cathedral
Study of Flying Angel for Coventry Cathedral

John Hutton

Production date
circa 1952
Medium
white chalk on black paper
Size (h x w)
549 x 441 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Accession no
1955/5/2
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Study of head of Angel
Study of head of Angel

John Hutton

Production date
circa 1952
Medium
white chalk on black paper
Size (h x w)
762 x 476 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Accession no
1955/5/3
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Hare (Harris) Mausoleum, Rahiri, Northland
Hare (Harris) Mausoleum, Rahiri, Northland

Laurence Aberhart

Production date
1982
Medium
black and white photograph
Size (h x w)
193 x 245 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1983
Accession no
1983/67/8
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The Assumption (L'Assomption)
The Assumption (L'Assomption)

Jacques Callot

Production date
circa 1610
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
118 x 80 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Peter Dane
Accession no
U/358/9
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Saint Joseph with the Infant Saviour (Angels in the Clouds)
Saint Joseph with the Infant Saviour (Angels in the Clouds)

Unknown artist Bartolomé Murillo

Production date
Unknown
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
1917 x 1245 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Moss Davis, 1927
Accession no
1927/2/3
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Jesus and Saint Peter on the water (Jésus et Saint Pierre sur les eaux)
Jesus and Saint Peter on the water (Jésus et Saint Pierre sur les eaux)

Jacques Callot

Production date
circa 1610
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
120 x 78 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Peter Dane
Accession no
U/358/7
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Ideogram (II)
Ideogram (II)

Stephen Bambury

Production date
1995
Medium
resin and graphite on polyester and canvas
Size (h x w)
2925 x 1999 x 42 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1998
Accession no
1998/18.1-3
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The Agony in the Garden
The Agony in the Garden

Rembrandt van Rijn

Production date
circa 1657
Medium
drypoint
Size (h x w)
82 x 111 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M1885/14/1/1
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Gethsemane
Gethsemane

William Faithorne the Elder

Production date
1653
Medium
line engraving
Size (h x w)
263 x 200 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the relatives of Mr T V Gulliver, 1939
Accession no
1939/4/52
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Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Simone Cantarini Guido Reni

Production date
1630-1648
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
212 x 174 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
U/55
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The Assumption of the Virgin
The Assumption of the Virgin

B G Rossiter Carlo Maratta

Production date
1835-1838
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
568 x 435 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Accession no
1955/36/15
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Jesus and Saint Peter on the water (Jésus et Saint Pierre sur les eaux)
Jesus and Saint Peter on the water (Jésus et Saint Pierre sur les eaux)

Jacques Callot

Production date
circa 1610
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
112 x 78 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Peter Dane
Accession no
U/358/8
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Cartoon: National Ideal: Raking in the Trade
Cartoon: National Ideal: Raking in the Trade

Livingstone Hopkins

Production date
1883-1913
Medium
wash and gouache
Size (h x w)
495 x 311 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
U/114
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Saint Peter of Pisa
Saint Peter of Pisa

Federico Bencovich

Production date
circa 1692-1753
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
450 x 292 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
U/338
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Christus am Ölberg II (Christ on the Mount of Olives II)
Christus am Ölberg II (Christ on the Mount of Olives II)

Lovis Corinth

Production date
1914-1915
Medium
drypoint
Size (h x w)
540 x 441 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1956
Accession no
1956/27/3
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Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Simone Cantarini Guido Reni

Production date
1630-1648
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
223 x 170 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr G M Mitford, 1883
Accession no
1883/1/56/2
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John Weeks Archive
John Weeks Archive
Production date
Unknown
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Estate of Peter O'Connor, 2010
Accession no
RC2010/1

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