Exhibitions

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Little Miracles
Little Miracles

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Free entry

Little Miracles

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Free entry

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

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$9 - $15, under 12s FREE

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

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$9 - $15, under 12s FREE

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William Hodges 1744-1797: The Art of Exploration
William Hodges 1744-1797: The Art of Exploration

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$10 - $12

William Hodges 1744-1797: The Art of Exploration

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$10 - $12

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India: Hindu Art from the 12th to the 18th Century
India: Hindu Art from the 12th to the 18th Century

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Free entry

India: Hindu Art from the 12th to the 18th Century

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Free entry

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Southern Myths
Southern Myths

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Free entry

Southern Myths

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Free entry

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Aperture
Aperture

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Free entry

Aperture

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Free entry

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Beginnings: Auckland Art Gallery 1888–1938
Beginnings: Auckland Art Gallery 1888–1938

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Free entry

Beginnings: Auckland Art Gallery 1888–1938

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Free entry

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A Connoisseur's Eye: Prints from the Tomory Collection
A Connoisseur's Eye: Prints from the Tomory Collection

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Free entry

A Connoisseur's Eye: Prints from the Tomory Collection

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Free entry

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A world undone: Works from the Chartwell Collection
A world undone: Works from the Chartwell Collection

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Free entry

A world undone: Works from the Chartwell Collection

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Free entry

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Everyday Miracles: The Art of Stanley Spencer
Everyday Miracles: The Art of Stanley Spencer

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Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003
Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003

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$5 - $7

Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003

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$5 - $7

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Colin McCahon: A Question of Faith
Colin McCahon: A Question of Faith

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Free entry

Colin McCahon: A Question of Faith

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Free entry

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Archive Display | Ngā Pūranga me te Kohinga | Archives and the Collection
Archive Display | Ngā Pūranga me te Kohinga | Archives and the Collection

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Free

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Raining Cats and Dogs
Raining Cats and Dogs

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Free entry

Raining Cats and Dogs

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Free entry

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Collective Women: Feminist Art Archives from the 1970s to the 1990s
Collective Women: Feminist Art Archives from the 1970s to the 1990s

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Ko Taku Toa Takitini | Finding Strength in the Collective
Ko Taku Toa Takitini | Finding Strength in the Collective

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FREE

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Masters of the Bitten Line: Etching in the Age of Rembrandt
Masters of the Bitten Line: Etching in the Age of Rembrandt

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Free entry

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FLAUNT: Art/Fashion/Culture
FLAUNT: Art/Fashion/Culture

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Adult: $7, Concession: $5, Children Under 12: Free, Friends of the Gallery: $4, Free entry on Mondays

FLAUNT: Art/Fashion/Culture

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Adult: $7, Concession: $5, Children Under 12: Free, Friends of the Gallery: $4, Free entry on Mondays

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Enduring Nature: Hoki Atu Hoki Mai
Enduring Nature: Hoki Atu Hoki Mai

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Free entry

Enduring Nature: Hoki Atu Hoki Mai

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Free entry

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Mixed-Up Childhood
Mixed-Up Childhood

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$5 – $7

Mixed-Up Childhood

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$5 – $7

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Flight Plan
Flight Plan

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Flight Plan

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The Walters Prize 2006
The Walters Prize 2006

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2006

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2010
The Walters Prize 2010

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2010

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2008
The Walters Prize 2008

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2008

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2012
The Walters Prize 2012

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2012

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2014
The Walters Prize 2014

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2014

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Free entry

Events

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Salsa demonstration
Salsa demonstration

2pm

Free

Join Brazilian Ricardo Grecco on the dance floor for a salsa dance demonstration. 

Salsa demonstration

2pm

Free

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Rangi Kipa: Tā moko demonstration
Rangi Kipa: Tā moko demonstration

— 11am – 4pm

Free

New Zealand sculptor, carver, illustrator and tā moko artist Rangi Kipa (Taranaki, Te Atiawa Nui Tonu, Ngāti Maniapoto) will demonstrate the art of Māori tattoo or tā moko. 

Rangi Kipa: Tā moko demonstration

— 11am – 4pm

Free

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Zouk Art Dancers
Zouk Art Dancers

2pm

Free

Join Trajano Leydet and Shannon Ring from Zouk Art Dancers for a demonstration of this beautiful partner dance.

Zouk Art Dancers

2pm

Free

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The art of henna
The art of henna

1pm

Free

Hear an introduction to the ancient practise of using henna for body art followed by a free demonstration of how to apply a design.

The art of henna

1pm

Free

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Struan Hamilton: The art of Lithography
Struan Hamilton: The art of Lithography

3pm

Free

Artist-printmaker Struan Hamilton demonstrates the method of lithographic printmaking used by the 19th century French artist Honoré Daumier.

Struan Hamilton: The art of Lithography

3pm

Free

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The art of making a good Italian coffee at home
The art of making a good Italian coffee at home

12pm

Free

On the opening weekend of The Corsini Collection: A Window on Renaissance Florence, join Silvia Contardi from Segafredo Zanetti for a demonstration on making a good coffee at home.

The art of making a good Italian coffee at home

12pm

Free

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Capoeira Mandinga Aotearoa
Capoeira Mandinga Aotearoa

12pm

Free

Join Capoeira Mandinga Aotearoa for a performance and demonstration in the North Atrium.

Capoeira Mandinga Aotearoa

12pm

Free

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Zen and the Art of Tea
Zen and the Art of Tea

3pm

Free

Germán Tirado from Zealong tea presents a tea tasting presentation and will demonstrate how to correctly brew tea and explain what types of tea are best matched to your temperament and well-being.

Zen and the Art of Tea

3pm

Free

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Icon Painting Demonstration with Aidan Hart
Icon Painting Demonstration with Aidan Hart

2 - 4pm

Free - bookings essential Book now

Icon Painting Demonstration with Aidan Hart

2 - 4pm

Free - bookings essential Book now

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Rangi Kipa: Tā moko
Rangi Kipa: Tā moko

— 11am–4pm

Free

New Zealand sculptor, carver, illustrator and tā moko artist Rangi Kipa (Taranaki, Te Atiawa Nui Tonu, Ngāti Maniapoto) will demonstrate the art of Māori tattoo or tā moko. 

Rangi Kipa: Tā moko

— 11am–4pm

Free

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Struan Hamilton: The art of printmaking
Struan Hamilton: The art of printmaking

3pm

Free

Join artist-printmaker Struan Hamilton for an in-house demonstration using a traditional etching press on the printmaking methods used by artists such as Rembrandt, Redon, Goya, and Delacroix who feature in the exhibition A night without stars: the interior worlds of Redon and The Romantics.

Struan Hamilton: The art of printmaking

3pm

Free

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Gordon Walters unlocked: Laurence Simmons – Revelation and Reassessment
Gordon Walters unlocked: Laurence Simmons – Revelation and Reassessment

2pm

Join Professor Laurence Simmons for a lecture discussing the importance of intuition, chance, randomness, colour, sensuality and mysticism for Gordon Walters and will seek to demonstrate the active participation in a varied cultural history that lies beneath his work.

Gordon Walters unlocked: Laurence Simmons – Revelation and Reassessment

2pm

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Members Shopping Night
Members Shopping Night

5-8pm

FREE

On Thursday 15 June, between 5–8pm, Gallery Members get 30% off exclusive Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki tote bags and tea towels and 20% off all other items* at a special Members Shopping Night. This event is part of the Tate Light at Night series. Louise Mills, Founder of Plant Potions, will be demonstrating how to use her inspirational Pulse Point Oils in your everyday world for clarity of mind and stress management.

*excludes promotions, and already discounted products, and Sara Hughes: Mini Set. Discount is instore only. 

Members Shopping Night

5-8pm

FREE

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Kahu Te Kanawa: weaving demonstration
Kahu Te Kanawa: weaving demonstration

— 1–4pm

Free

Join Kahutoi Te Kanawa in our north atrium as she shares her expertise and knowledge as a weaver.

Kahu Te Kanawa: weaving demonstration

— 1–4pm

Free

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Tina Wirihana: Weaving
Tina Wirihana: Weaving

— 1–3pm

Free

Join Christina Hurihia Wirihana (Ngāti Maniapoto, Raukawa, Ngāti Whawhakia, Tainui, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Rangiunora, Te Arawa) for a weaving demonstration in our North atrium.

Tina Wirihana: Weaving

— 1–3pm

Free

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An introduction to art from South America
An introduction to art from South America

6pm

Free

Join the Santiago-based, co-curator of Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America, Beatriz Bustos for an illustrated talk on the art of this region.

An introduction to art from South America

6pm

Free

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Makeup Demonstration: Dianne Ensor and Bex Elliot
Makeup Demonstration: Dianne Ensor and Bex Elliot

3pm

Join Diane Ensor and Bex Elliot from The Makeup School as they explore the extraordinary physical transformations that Cate Blanchett undergoes in current exhibition Manifesto. 

Makeup Demonstration: Dianne Ensor and Bex Elliot

3pm

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Get Quantified with Gee Pikinga and Evie Kemp
Get Quantified with Gee Pikinga and Evie Kemp

6-7pm

FREE

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Repatriate at Toi o Tāmaki
Repatriate at Toi o Tāmaki

3.30 - 5pm

FREE

Repatriate at Toi o Tāmaki

3.30 - 5pm

FREE

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Poets
Poets

— 10am – 5pm

Free

The final Space to Dream themed weekend brings to the forefront the power of language.

Poets

— 10am – 5pm

Free

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'Rotations' with the NZ Recorder Trio: CANCELLED
'Rotations' with the NZ Recorder Trio: CANCELLED

7pm—8pm

FREE

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'Rotations' with the NZ Recorder Trio
'Rotations' with the NZ Recorder Trio

7pm—8pm

FREE

Join us at Friday Lates for some beautiful music - rescheduled from 13 Nov. 

'Rotations' with the NZ Recorder Trio

7pm—8pm

FREE

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Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base
Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base

6–10pm

$25 + fees Buy tickets

Pacific Sisters present Art After Hours: F'rock Da Base

Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base

6–10pm

$25 + fees Buy tickets

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CANCELLED | Evie Kemp and Havilah Arendse in conversation followed by a fashion show of Havilah Label
CANCELLED | Evie Kemp and Havilah Arendse in conversation followed by a fashion...

6-7.30pm

FREE but booking essential Book now

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Post Fossil Fashion Practices
Post Fossil Fashion Practices

— Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

FREE

Post Fossil Fashion Practices

— Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

FREE

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Animalia of Kahlo: Parrot talk with Auckland Zoo
Animalia of Kahlo: Parrot talk with Auckland Zoo

3–3.30pm

Free - bookings essential | Exhibition admission additional Book now

Animalia of Kahlo: Parrot talk with Auckland Zoo

3–3.30pm

Free - bookings essential | Exhibition admission additional Book now

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Pasifika Vibes @ MOTAT
Pasifika Vibes @ MOTAT

— 9am–5pm

Free

We are collaborating with the Museums of Auckland, namely MOTAT, Auckland Museum and New Zealand Maritime Museum, to celebrate Pacific culture, rhythms and flavours with Pasifika Vibes, an event running alongside the annual Pasifika Festival in Western Springs.

Pasifika Vibes @ MOTAT

— 9am–5pm

Free

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Peoples: Mixing Cultures
Peoples: Mixing Cultures

— 10am – 5pm

Free

A celebration of life, the third Space to Dream themed weekend Peoples: Mixing Cultures will be full of energy and celebration (fiesta style!) and reveals the cultures of South America that interconnect through history and experience.

Peoples: Mixing Cultures

— 10am – 5pm

Free

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Doc Edge Presents: New Zealand Shorts
Doc Edge Presents: New Zealand Shorts

12.30-1.15pm

$18.45 Book now

Doc Edge Presents: New Zealand Shorts

12.30-1.15pm

$18.45 Book now

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The Walters Prize Speakers Series | Guests of the Artists
The Walters Prize Speakers Series | Guests of the Artists

1–2pm, 2–3pm

FREE

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Members Preview: All That Was Solid Melts
Members Preview: All That Was Solid Melts

5–9pm

FREE (Members only)

We welcome Gallery Members to attend the preview of All That Was Solid Melts on Friday 4 June. The exhibition will be open exclusively to Members from 5–9pm. Join the Membership team and Senior Curator Global Contemporary Art, Juliana Engberg in the café, for a glass of wine and a chance to meet other art lovers (nibbles provided).

Please present your membership card at the front desk to receive a wristband for entry. 

Members Preview: All That Was Solid Melts

5–9pm

FREE (Members only)

Artworks

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Floor Mat - Takapau, made by Mrs. Pokai
Floor Mat - Takapau, made by Mrs. Pokai

James McDonald

Production date
1920
Medium
black and white photograph, reprint
Size (h x w)
157 x 115 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1978
Accession no
1978/10
Floor Mat - Takapau, made by Mrs. Pokai

James McDonald

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Protesters 1981
Protesters 1981

Marti Friedlander

Production date
2000
Medium
gelatin silver print, toned with gold
Size (h x w)
323 x 479 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Marti Friedlander, with assistance from the Elise Mourant Bequest, 2001
Accession no
2000/28/34
Protesters 1981

Marti Friedlander

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Natasha Conland

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