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Yinka Shonibare MBE
Yinka Shonibare MBE

$7 – $9

Yinka Shonibare MBE

$7 – $9

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The 3rd Auckland Triennial: turbulence
The 3rd Auckland Triennial: turbulence

Free entry

The 3rd Auckland Triennial: turbulence

Free entry

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Gordon Walters in Print
Gordon Walters in Print

Free entry

Gordon Walters in Print

Free entry

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

Free entry

Beginnings: Auckland Art Gallery 1888–1938

Free entry

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Mixed-Up Childhood
Mixed-Up Childhood

$5 – $7

Mixed-Up Childhood

$5 – $7

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Brian Brake: Lens on the world
Brian Brake: Lens on the world

Free entry

Brian Brake: Lens on the world

Free entry

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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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The 1st Auckland Triennial: Bright Paradise
The 1st Auckland Triennial: Bright Paradise

Free entry

The 1st Auckland Triennial: Bright Paradise

Free entry

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Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture - Sally Brownbill
Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture - Sally Brownbill

1–2pm

FREE

Auckland Festival of Photography is New Zealand's premium international photographic festival, that brings together photographers, curators, students, amateurs and professionals with the aim of encouraging the public to celebrate the art of photography.

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Indigenous LGBT Film Festival
Indigenous LGBT Film Festival

12–4.30pm

Free

Enjoy a selection of indigenous lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender short and feature films – part of the Auckland Pride Festival 2016.

Indigenous LGBT Film Festival

12–4.30pm

Free

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Pollywood Film Festival 2015
Pollywood Film Festival 2015

2pm

$12 Book now

Pollywood132015 marks 13 years showcasing Pasifika Film. Curated by Pollywood Director, Craig Fasi, the festival presents a selection of short films from New Zealand and across the Pacific.

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Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner
Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

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Cultural Festival 2018
Cultural Festival 2018

11am – 4pm

The Cultural Festival 2018 celebrates the vibrant art and culture of our local Asian communities.

Cultural Festival 2018

11am – 4pm

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Laurence Simmons: Spectacles, Street Festivals and Popular Drama in Renaissance Florence
Laurence Simmons: Spectacles, Street Festivals and Popular Drama in Renaissance...

1pm

Exhibition entry fee applies

Professor of Film Studies and former Head of the Italian Department at the University of Auckland, Laurence Simmons gives an illustrated talk in the exhibition on the popular spectacles, street festivals and drama that were an integral part of Florentine life during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

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Pacific Dance Festival: Aue Dance
Pacific Dance Festival: Aue Dance

1pm

Aue Dance Company is a newly formed dance company under the directorship of Vivian Hosking Aue and part of this year's Pacific Dance Festival. Get a taste of what Aue Dance is about as they conduct an open rehearsal in space at Gallery.

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Pollywood Film Festival 2015
Pollywood Film Festival 2015

6pm

$12 Book now

Pollywood132015 marks 13 years showcasing Pasifika Film. Curated by Pollywood Director, Craig Fasi, the festival presents a selection of short films from New Zealand and across the Pacific.

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Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees
Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees

11.45–12.45am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees

11.45–12.45am

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SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell
SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

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Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll
Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll

1.15–3.25pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll

1.15–3.25pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

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SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler
SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler

11.45am–12.45pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler

11.45am–12.45pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

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alterNATIVE: Māori and indigenous LGBT short films
alterNATIVE: Māori and indigenous LGBT short films

1pm and 3pm

Free

As part of this year's Auckland Pride Festival, we're presenting a selection of LBGT short films selected by Leo Koziol (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Rakaipaaka) of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival.

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Matariki: Short film screening
Matariki: Short film screening

1pm and 3pm

Free

Join us for a short film screening to celebrate Matariki – Māori and indigenous films curated by Leo Koziol, director of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival.

Matariki: Short film screening

1pm and 3pm

Free

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Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: Mau
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: Mau

6–7.30pm

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For all you design aficionados out there, we have the movie night of your dreams lined up on 12 May. As part of the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2022, we are partnering with Rialto Cinemas Newmarket and Island Magazine to bring you a special screening of Mau (2021), directed by Benjamin & Jono Bergmann.

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Doc Edge 2019 Presents: Call Me Intern
Doc Edge 2019 Presents: Call Me Intern

12.30pm

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Doc Edge Festival 2019 in association with RNZ presents a series of documentary screenings at the Gallery, as part of the 2019 Auckland Festival, May 31-June 9.

 

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GALS (Gay and Lesbian Singers) Performance
GALS (Gay and Lesbian Singers) Performance

11am

Free

The GALS are back for the Pride Festival and with their new conductor – bigger, bolder and louder than ever before.

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Portfolio Reviews: Moshe Rosenzveig and Chris Traill
Portfolio Reviews: Moshe Rosenzveig and Chris Traill

11am – 2pm

This year’s Auckland Festival of Photography portfolio reviews will be conducted by Moshe Rosenzveig and Chris Traill

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Simone Douglas: Home themes
Simone Douglas: Home themes

2pm

Free

Keynote presentation by the Auckland Festival of Photography's first international guest curator, Associate Professor Simone Douglas.

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Pollywood Film Festival 2017
Pollywood Film Festival 2017

3.30pm

Adults $10, Children & under 15 $5 Book now

Pollywood152017 marks 15 years showcasing Pasifika Film. Curated by Pollywood Director, Craig Fasi, the festival presents a selection of short films from New Zealand and across the Pacific.

Pollywood Film Festival 2017

3.30pm

Adults $10, Children & under 15 $5 Book now

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Shahidul Alam: Identity
Shahidul Alam: Identity

1pm

Free

Enjoy a keynote presentation from Auckland Festival of Photography's international guest curator, Shahidul Alam.

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POSTPONED: Karanga Atu, Karanga Mai: GALS Auckland Rainbow Choir with Pride
POSTPONED: Karanga Atu, Karanga Mai: GALS Auckland Rainbow Choir with Pride

2–3pm

FREE

A colourful celebration of community and voice as part of Auckland Pride Festival 2021.

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Enrico Stefanelli: Talking Culture
Enrico Stefanelli: Talking Culture

3pm

Auckland Festival of Photography presents an illustrated talk by Italian photographer, photographic teacher and a journalist, Enrico Stefanelli. 

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Pacific Dance Festival Open Rehearsals
Pacific Dance Festival Open Rehearsals

12–12.30pm

FREE

Pacific Dance Festival Open Rehearsals

12–12.30pm

FREE

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Gay and Lesbian Singers (GALS) performance
Gay and Lesbian Singers (GALS) performance

3pm

The GALS are back as part of the 2018 Pride Festival – don't miss them perform in the Lower Grey Gallery.

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Latin America and Spain Film Festival: To Kill a Man (2014)
Latin America and Spain Film Festival: To Kill a Man (2014)

5:30pm

Free

Jorge is a tranquil, middle-class family man whose neighbourhood has become overrun by a group of thugs. As Jorge's family suffers from fear and humiliating anguish, he is cornered into defending what is his.
 

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Maggie Steber: Talking Culture
Maggie Steber: Talking Culture

3pm

Auckland Festival of Photography presents an illustrated talk by US photojournalist and holder of a Leica Medal of excellence, Maggie Steber.

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Aquin Mathews: Indian photography
Aquin Mathews: Indian photography

3pm

Free

Director of Indian Photography Festival Aquin Mathews introduces a discussion, including works by photographers from India. 

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Waiata Moana – Songs of the Sea with Maaka Pohatu
Waiata Moana – Songs of the Sea with Maaka Pohatu

14 Mar – 1pm and 3pm, 21 Mar – 1pm

FREE

Auckland Arts Festival’s Acts of Love programme brings Waiata Moana to the Gallery: songs that celebrate our oceans and waterways.

Waiata Moana – Songs of the Sea with Maaka Pohatu

14 Mar – 1pm and 3pm, 21 Mar – 1pm

FREE

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James Dooley: Alexia Foundation
James Dooley: Alexia Foundation

4pm

Free

A unique session with special Festival guest speaker, James Dooley, Executive Administrator for the Alexia Foundation.  

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Doc Edge Presents: War of Art
Doc Edge Presents: War of Art

12.30-2.40pm

$12.30 Book now

As part of the 14th International Documentary Film Festival, Doc Edge in association with RNZ presents a series of documentary screenings at the Gallery.

Doc Edge Presents: War of Art

12.30-2.40pm

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Doc Edge Presents: Memory – Origins of Alien
Doc Edge Presents: Memory – Origins of Alien

12.30-2pm

$12.30 Book now

As part of the 14th International Documentary Film Festival, Doc Edge in association with RNZ presents a series of documentary screenings at the Gallery.

Artworks

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The illumination of festivals
The illumination of festivals

Colin McCahon

Production date
1954
Medium
oil on board
Size (h x w)
740 x 630 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist, 1972
Accession no
1972/20
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Seeing Red: A Woman's Film Festival
Seeing Red: A Woman's Film Festival

New Zealand Students Arts Council

Production date
1979
Medium
Colour poster on paper
Size (h x w)
410 x 278 mm
Credit line
Women's Art Exhibition Posters, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Juliet Batten, 2008
Accession no
RC2008/4/18
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La course de chars sur la place Sta Maria Novella, a Florence
La course de chars sur la place Sta Maria Novella, a Florence

Jacques Callot

Production date
1621
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
60 x 81 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of Dr Walter Auburn, 1982
Accession no
M1982/1/2/79
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Women for Peace and Justice
Women for Peace and Justice

Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament

On display

Production date
Unknown
Medium
Black and white poster on paper
Size (h x w)
435 x 310 mm
Credit line
Women's Art Exhibition Posters, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Juliet Batten, 2008
Accession no
RC2008/4/2
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Une fete sur la place de la Siguoria, de Florence
Une fete sur la place de la Siguoria, de Florence

Jacques Callot

Production date
1621
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
60 x 83 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of Dr Walter Auburn, 1982
Accession no
M1982/1/2/77
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Floating World Beauties through the Twelve Months: The Star Festival in the Seventh Month
Floating World Beauties through the Twelve Months: The Star Festival in the Seve...

Keisai Eisen

Production date
circa 1835
Medium
woodcut - nishiki-e (full colour) technique
Size (h x w)
360 x 234 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M122
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Wine festival 1968
Wine festival 1968

Marti Friedlander

Production date
2000
Medium
gelatin silver print, toned with gold
Size (h x w)
478 x 482 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Marti Friedlander, with assistance from the Elise Mourant Bequest, 2001
Accession no
2000/28/100
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Le feu d'artifice sur l'Arno
Le feu d'artifice sur l'Arno

Jacques Callot

Production date
1621
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
56 x 80 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of Dr Walter Auburn, 1982
Accession no
M1982/1/2/76
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Soundsuit
Soundsuit

Nick Cave

Production date
2008
Medium
mixed media including vintage textile and sequined appliques, knitted yarn, metal and mannequin
Size (h x w)
2457 x 691 x 411 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation Annual Appeal, 2018
Accession no
2018/28
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A Village fair (Village festival in honour of Saint Hubert and Saint Anthony)
A Village fair (Village festival in honour of Saint Hubert and Saint Anthony)

Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Production date
Unknown
Medium
oil on panel
Size (h x w)
1118 x 1651 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1961
Accession no
M1961/1
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Women's Art Exhibition Posters
Women's Art Exhibition Posters
Production date
1979-1990
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Juliet Batten, 2008
Accession no
RC2008/4

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