This is the second in a series of public forums over 2016 organised by Auckland Art Gallery to aid dialogue on topical questions for contemporary art and culture.
As Auckland reluctantly relinquishes the quarter acre dream and transitions into higher density living, collaboration between designers of the built environment is increasingly important. But have they been succeeding? Can we do better?
Join exhibition curator Natasha Conland with exhibiting artists Fiona Clark and Philip Dadson, critic Wystan Curnow and art historian Christina Barton on how the avant-garde of the 1970s fit within the mainstream of New Zealand art.
Join our special guests from the Corsini family, Contessa Elisabetta Minutoli Tegrimi and Contessa Livia Sanminiatelli Branca in conversation with the Italian ambassador to New Zealand, Fabrizio Marcelli.
Join us for a panel discussion around the opportunities and concerns for New Zealand women artists in the 21st century inspired by the work of Anne McCahon.
Independent designer Tana Mitchell chairs a panel discussion with invited guests to discuss their responses to the work of Gordon Walters on New Zealand graphic design.
As part of the Preview day for Gordon Walters: New Vision, enjoy a panel discussion with the exhibition co-curators Julia Waite (Auckland Art Gallery), Lucy Hammonds (Dunedin Public Art Gallery) and Professor Laurence Simmons (University of Auckland).
This is the first in a series of public forums over 2016 organised by Auckland Art Gallery to aid dialogue on topical questions for contemporary art and culture.
Auckland Art Gallery Director Rhana Devenport joins Chief Curator at the Mori Art Museum (MAM) Tokyo, Mami Kataoka and visiting artist Lee Mingwei for a discussion on his past and current projects.
This event showcases The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) and includes an illustrated presentation of the Iris Awards and the annual Infocus event. There will be presentations by some of NZIPP's leading photographers as well as a panel discussion on the changing dynamic of the photographic industry in today’s market.
Join FAFSWAG for a vogue ball to celebrate the launch of their ground breaking interactive documentary which explores the lives of five members of the Pasifika Vogue Community.
Visible Voices presents a Tongan lens on John Webber drawings (takohi) and images ('ata) of early European contact with Tonga (c. 1784).
We are excited to host a research presentation by Hūfanga Dr ‘Ōkusitino Māhina followed by a panel discussion in response to his learnings and findings.
To celebrate Pacific Sisters: He Toa Tāera | Fashion Activistsclosing weekend, the Gallery presents a panel discussion chaired by Nina Tonga, the exhibition’s curator from Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand.
Nina will be in conversation with members of the Pacific Sisters: Ani O’Neill, Rosanna Raymond, Suzanne Tamaki, Nephi Tupaea and Feeonaa Wall.
Each month, we’re passing the mic to the people we work with to share the stories from the Back Office. Be it their favourite artwork, research or experiences on the job, they’ll be sharing their projects and passions.
Join us for an audio described tour through some of our current exhibitions for blind and low vision patrons. The tour will last 90 minutes and is limited to 15 people.
After last year's online event, Auckland Zinefest is back IRL, physical, in-the-flesh market! We’re back to celebrate everything zines and DIY at the Auckland Art Gallery.
Presented by Objectspace, The Single Object series sees Wallace Chapman, broadcaster and host of The Panel on Radio New Zealand, interview a range of guests about six objects that are important to them, providing a personal insight into how the world can be seen and understood through material culture.
Explore how technology is being amplified in more meaningful and personal ways that not only inspire but create a forum for further discussion, partnerships and debate.
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Art After Hours returns to the Gallery, with an evening of food, drinks, art and entertainment inspired by international feminist art activists, the Guerrilla Girls! Join us as we stay open until 10pm to experience art as activism, comedy with an edge, music to move to and the Guerrilla Girls’ unique brand of ‘creative complaining’.
Members $35, non-Members $85 (includes a one-year membership) Book now
At this Members Late Night, journalist and design-enthusiast Jeremy Hansen will talk with design curator Justine Olsen, interior designer Rufus Knight and architect Jon Rennie about how Scandinavian design aesthetics and principles continue to influence Aotearoa New Zealand today.
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