Exhibitions

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Speed and Flight
Speed and Flight

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Free entry

Speed and Flight

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Free entry

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The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from Tate
The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from Tate

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$23, Members and Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from Tate

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$23, Members and Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

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Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary
Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary

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From $20 Buy tickets

Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary

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From $20 Buy tickets

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Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys
Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys

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$14, Members and Children 12 & under FREE Book now

Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys

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$14, Members and Children 12 & under FREE Book now

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Manifesto
Manifesto

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$12.50 – $28, Members and Children 12 & under FREE Buy tickets

Manifesto

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$12.50 – $28, Members and Children 12 & under FREE Buy tickets

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Denmark Design
Denmark Design

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$12 early bird tickets available Book now

Denmark Design

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$12 early bird tickets available Book now

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Civilisation, Photography, Now
Civilisation, Photography, Now

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Civilisation, Photography, Now

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Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World
Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World

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Adults $24.50 Book now

Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World

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Adults $24.50 Book now

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The Corsini Collection: A Window on Renaissance Florence
The Corsini Collection: A Window on Renaissance Florence

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$15 – $19, Members and Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

The Corsini Collection: A Window on Renaissance Florence

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$15 – $19, Members and Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

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Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America
Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America

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$10 – $15, Members and Children 12 and under FREE

Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America

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$10 – $15, Members and Children 12 and under FREE

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Gilbert & George: The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Exhibition 2022
Gilbert & George: The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Exhibition 2022

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Adults $24.50 Book now

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico

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Adults $24.50, Concessions $19.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico

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Adults $24.50, Concessions $19.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE

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Lee Mingwei and His Relations: The Art of Participation
Lee Mingwei and His Relations: The Art of Participation

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$10 – $12.50, Members FREE, Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

Lee Mingwei and His Relations: The Art of Participation

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$10 – $12.50, Members FREE, Children 12 and under FREE Buy tickets

Events

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Art Lovers' Films: The Price of Everything
Art Lovers' Films: The Price of Everything

6pm

Members $26, General admission $28 Buy tickets

Art Lovers’ Film presents The Price of Everything (2018), a funny, insightful and at times jaw-dropping documentary about the current contemporary art market

Art Lovers' Films: The Price of Everything

6pm

Members $26, General admission $28 Buy tickets

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Doc Edge Presents: On the Backs of Women and A Girl in the River
Doc Edge Presents: On the Backs of Women and A Girl in the River

2pm

$5 + booking fee Buy tickets

Enjoy a double screening of two award winning short documentary features On the Backs of Women and A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness.

Doc Edge Presents: On the Backs of Women and A Girl in the River

2pm

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SOLD OUT Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins
SOLD OUT Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins

2–4.30pm

$90 for Members $140 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

SOLD OUT Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins

2–4.30pm

$90 for Members $140 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

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SOLD OUT Acrylic Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins
SOLD OUT Acrylic Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins

10.30am–1pm

$90 for Members $140 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

SOLD OUT Acrylic Painting Workshop: Paint like Frances Hodgkins

10.30am–1pm

$90 for Members $140 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

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Art in Bloom Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Gabbiani
Art in Bloom Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Gabbiani

12.30–3.30pm

$80 – $130 Book now

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Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa *Postponed*
Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa *Postponed*

10am – 12pm

Members $75, non-Members $125

Do not miss this opportunity to participate in a special workshop with one of New Zealand’s most respected figures in contemporary Māori clay art making, Wi Taepa

Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa *Postponed*

10am – 12pm

Members $75, non-Members $125

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Contemporary pointed-pen calligraphy workshop
Contemporary pointed-pen calligraphy workshop

1–4pm

Members $130, non-Members $180 Book now

Whether you are a complete beginner or have practised calligraphy with a brush pen before, this workshop is the perfect introduction to contemporary pointed-pen calligraphy. Kate Hursthouse will hand you the tools, warm you up with some exercises, and take you through a full introductory alphabet.

Contemporary pointed-pen calligraphy workshop

1–4pm

Members $130, non-Members $180 Book now

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Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Rita Angus
Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Rita Angus

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

Discover your inner artist, and learn how to copy Rita Angus' 1965 painting Scrub burning, Northern Hawke's Bay which is currently on display in the exhibition Earthly Visions.

Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Rita Angus

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

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Floral Embroidery Workshop - November
Floral Embroidery Workshop - November

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

Join contemporary embroidery artist Fleur Woods for a fun and relaxing day of creative stitch in the Members lounge.

Floral Embroidery Workshop - November

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

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Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa
Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa

11am – 1pm

SOLD OUT

Do not miss this opportunity to participate in a special workshop with one of New Zealand’s most respected figures in contemporary Māori clay art making, Wi Taepa.

Māori clay art making with artist Wi Taepa

11am – 1pm

SOLD OUT

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In conversation: Rhana Devenport and Lee Mingwei
In conversation: Rhana Devenport and Lee Mingwei

3pm

Members-only

Join Auckland Art Gallery Director Rhana Devenport and international artist Lee Mingwei for a conversation about his current exhibition and practices.

In conversation: Rhana Devenport and Lee Mingwei

3pm

Members-only

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Christmas crochet workshop
Christmas crochet workshop

10.30am – 12.30pm

Members $249, Non-members $290 Book now

Plump & Co is back with an XXL Crochet Workshop, this time with a Christmassy touch.

Christmas crochet workshop

10.30am – 12.30pm

Members $249, Non-members $290 Book now

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Freedom & Structure: Curator's talk and book signing
Freedom & Structure: Curator's talk and book signing

11am

Members-only

Meet Assistant Curator and author of Freedom & Structure: Cubism and New Zealand Art 1930–1960 Julia Waite for a talk on how John Weeks, Louise Henderson and Colin McCahon engaged with cubist principles. 

Freedom & Structure: Curator's talk and book signing

11am

Members-only

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Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden
Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

Discover your inner artist, and learn how to copy Henri Hayden's 1918 painting Still Life with Guitar, Bottle of Bass and Fruit.

Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

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Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte
Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

Discover your inner artist, and learn how to copy John Hoyte's 1873 watercolour View of Auckland.

Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

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Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October
Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

Join contemporary embroidery artist Fleur Woods for a fun and relaxing day of creative stitch in the Members lounge.

Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

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Floral Embroidery Workshop with Fleur Woods
Floral Embroidery Workshop with Fleur Woods

10.30am–4.30pm

$195 Members / $245 non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

Floral Embroidery Workshop with Fleur Woods

10.30am–4.30pm

$195 Members / $245 non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

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Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour at Auckland Art Gallery
Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour at Auckland Art Gallery

10.30am–12.00pm & 1.00pm–2.30pm

$50 Non–Members, $40 AAG Members Book now

Join us for a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Gallery and visit the painting and paper conservation studios. More than just a tour, you will meet the conservators and see some of their current projects.

Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour at Auckland Art Gallery

10.30am–12.00pm & 1.00pm–2.30pm

$50 Non–Members, $40 AAG Members Book now

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The Art of Publishing
The Art of Publishing

11am

Free for Members

Hear from Clare McIntosh, Gallery Editor, about the fascinating world of art publishing. Gain insights and hear what it takes to take a publication from its conception to print.

The Art of Publishing

11am

Free for Members

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SOLD OUT | Screen printing workshop with Hayley Pearce from The Art Room Limited | 29 Jan
SOLD OUT | Screen printing workshop with Hayley Pearce from The Art Room Limited...

10am-12pm

$75 Book now

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Muka Youth Prints
Muka Youth Prints

— 10am to 5pm

Muka's unique national travelling exhibition for young people is back for 2017 with another collection of original lithographs by prominent artists from New Zealand, Australia, Europe and USA.

Muka Youth Prints

— 10am to 5pm

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An Icons walkthrough with Gordon Morrison
An Icons walkthrough with Gordon Morrison

— Sat 11.00–11.30am, Sun 11.00–11.30am & 1.00-1.30pm

Free tour + General Admission charges (bookings essential) Book now

An Icons walkthrough with Gordon Morrison

— Sat 11.00–11.30am, Sun 11.00–11.30am & 1.00-1.30pm

Free tour + General Admission charges (bookings essential) Book now

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Muka Youth Prints
Muka Youth Prints

— 10am to 5pm

Muka's unique national travelling exhibition for young people is back for 2016 with another collection of original lithographs by prominent artists from New Zealand, Australia, Europe and USA.

Muka Youth Prints

— 10am to 5pm

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Muka Youth Prints
Muka Youth Prints

— 10am – 5pm

Muka's unique national travelling exhibition for young people is back for 2015 with another collection of original lithographs by prominent artists from New Zealand, Australia, Europe and USA.

Muka Youth Prints

— 10am – 5pm

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Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour - October
Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour - October

10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm

$50 Non-Members, $40 AAG Members Book now

Join us for a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Gallery and visit the painting and paper conservation studios. More than just a tour, you will meet the conservators and see some of their current projects.

Behind the Scenes: Conservation Tour - October

10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm

$50 Non-Members, $40 AAG Members Book now

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SOLD OUT | Screen printing workshop with Hayley Pearce from The Art Room Limited | 22 Jan
SOLD OUT | Screen printing workshop with Hayley Pearce from The Art Room Limited...

1-3pm

$75 Book now

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Ātanga: Fashion Showcase
Ātanga: Fashion Showcase

6.30—9.30pm

$70 or $50 (special Members price) Book now

Get glam for one stunning, exclusive night at Auckland Art Gallery. 

Ātanga: Fashion Showcase

6.30—9.30pm

$70 or $50 (special Members price) Book now

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Doc Edge Pride presents: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life
Doc Edge Pride presents: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life

6.30pm

$17 + fee Gallery Members, $19 + fee non-Members Buy tickets

Jonathan Agassi, one of the world's most successful gay porn stars, built his fame and success on what is considered a global taboo, but in fact pleases millions. 

Doc Edge Pride presents: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life

6.30pm

$17 + fee Gallery Members, $19 + fee non-Members Buy tickets

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Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 29 Jan
Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 29 Jan

9am

Free with exhibition ticket to Denmark Design Book now

Hubbub – Family Morning offers exclusive early morning viewing of Denmark Design for those visiting with children aged 5 and under.

Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 29 Jan

9am

Free with exhibition ticket to Denmark Design Book now

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Quant-inspired Fashion Illustration Workshop
Quant-inspired Fashion Illustration Workshop

10.30am—3pm

From $150 Book now

Harnessing the youthful spirit of the sixties and embracing new mass-production techniques, Mary Quant created a new look for modern women. Be inspired by Quant's work and play around with different materials and styles to create your own mini fashion sketch portfolio.

Quant-inspired Fashion Illustration Workshop

10.30am—3pm

From $150 Book now

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My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 1
My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 1

11.30–1pm

Members $10, non-Members $60 (incl one-year membership) Buy tickets

Join art writer and curator Francis McWhannell as he takes you on a guided tour of his selection of dealer galleries around Karangahape Road and Arch Hill. 

My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 1

11.30–1pm

Members $10, non-Members $60 (incl one-year membership) Buy tickets

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Doc Edge Pride presents: Studio 54
Doc Edge Pride presents: Studio 54

7pm

$17 + fee Gallery Members, $19 + fee non-Members Buy tickets

There aren’t many nightclubs that change the world forever... 

Doc Edge Pride presents: Studio 54

7pm

$17 + fee Gallery Members, $19 + fee non-Members Buy tickets

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Curator tours of Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World
Curator tours of Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World

— Various dates, 1.45 — 2.30pm

Adult $24.50, Concession $19.50, Members free Book now

Curator tours of Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World

— Various dates, 1.45 — 2.30pm

Adult $24.50, Concession $19.50, Members free Book now

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Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 15 Jan
Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 15 Jan

9am

Free with exhibition ticket to Denmark Design Book now

Hubbub – Family Morning offers exclusive early morning viewing of Denmark Design for those visiting with children aged 5 and under.

Denmark Design: Hubbub Family Morning – 15 Jan

9am

Free with exhibition ticket to Denmark Design Book now

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Gibbs Farm sculpture park visit
Gibbs Farm sculpture park visit

10am – 2pm

SOLD OUT

Gibbs Farm sculpture park visit

10am – 2pm

SOLD OUT

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SOLD OUT My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 3
SOLD OUT My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 3

11.30–1pm

Members $10, non-Members $60 (incl one-year membership)

Please note that this event is sold out.

Join art writer and curator Francis McWhannell as he takes you on a guided tour of his selection of dealer galleries around Karangahape Road and Arch Hill. 

SOLD OUT My Art Collectors Series: K Road and Arch Hill Gallery Tour 3

11.30–1pm

Members $10, non-Members $60 (incl one-year membership)

Artworks

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Supermarkets, North Shields
Supermarkets, North Shields

Christopher Killip

Production date
1987
Medium
gelatin silver print
Size (h x w)
280 x 344 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/29/35
Supermarkets, North Shields

Christopher Killip

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Galactic Miracle
Galactic Miracle

Noel Cook

Production date
circa 1956
Medium
gouache and watercolour montage
Size (h x w)
454 x 303 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/57/4
Galactic Miracle

Noel Cook

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Keating's Powder (poster)
Keating's Powder (poster)

Arthur Bonner

Production date
Unknown
Medium
chromolithograph
Size (h x w)
150 x 409 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist's daughter, Mrs P Wilson, 1976
Accession no
1976/47/10
Keating's Powder (poster)

Arthur Bonner

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Planet of Power
Planet of Power

Noel Cook

Production date
circa 1958
Medium
oil on canvas board with watercolour montage
Size (h x w)
402 x 304 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/57/3
Planet of Power

Noel Cook

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Adrift in Space
Adrift in Space

Noel Cook

Production date
circa 1942
Medium
gouache overlay
Size (h x w)
436 x 281 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/57/1
Adrift in Space

Noel Cook

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Halle aux Chapeaux
Halle aux Chapeaux

Jules Cheret

Production date
1892
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
506 x 385 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1980
Accession no
1980/35/3
Halle aux Chapeaux

Jules Cheret

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