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Once Upon a Time in Art
Once Upon a Time in Art

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Once Upon a Time in Art

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SOLD OUT Japonism in Fashion lecture: 1930s to the present day
SOLD OUT Japonism in Fashion lecture: 1930s to the present day

5.30pm–6.45pm

Members $15, non-Members $20 Book now

In 2003, textile and dress historian Angela Lassig brought the exhibition Japonism in Fashion, initiated and developed by the Kyoto Costume Institute in 1989, to Te Papa Tongarewa and Christchurch Art Gallery. Now she will give two lectures on this topic as part of our events programme for the exhibition Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan.

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Japonism in Fashion lecture: 1860s to 1930s
Japonism in Fashion lecture: 1860s to 1930s

5.30pm–6.45pm

Members $15, non-Members $20 Book now

In 2003, textile and dress historian Angela Lassig brought the exhibition Japonism in Fashion, initiated and developed by the Kyoto Costume Institute in 1989, to Te Papa Tongarewa and Christchurch Art Gallery. Now she will give two lectures on this topic as part of our events programme for the exhibition Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan.

Japonism in Fashion lecture: 1860s to 1930s

5.30pm–6.45pm

Members $15, non-Members $20 Book now

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Lecture Series: A Sweeping Survey of European Art History
Lecture Series: A Sweeping Survey of European Art History

10.30—11.30am and 6:15pm – 7:15pm

Early Bird Member series: $90.00(+ booking fees) Available until 1 Jun Members series: $105.00 (+ booking fees) Available 1 Jun Buy tickets

Lecture Series: A Sweeping Survey of European Art History

10.30—11.30am and 6:15pm – 7:15pm

Early Bird Member series: $90.00(+ booking fees) Available until 1 Jun Members series: $105.00 (+ booking fees) Available 1 Jun Buy tickets

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NEW DATE | Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (I)
NEW DATE | Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (I)

Wed 31 May 10.30-12.30pm

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Masters of Light, 1700s to Now

Wed 31 May 10.30-12.30pm

This lecture series explores how light takes centre stage in critically acclaimed paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and installations by ground-breaking artists through the centuries. Note: This lecture will be repeated on Wed 31 May, 10.30-12.30am. Ticket holders can choose which day to attend. 

Day 1 focuses on historical European art and Day 2 on modern and contemporary art, incorporating an Indigenous lens. Presented by four passionate art and design scholars, this series accompanying our current Light from Tate: 1700s to Now exhibition is not to be missed.

Like to attend? Come to both or pick your favourite day. Scroll down for more info on tickets or click here for a programme overview of Day 2 .

Image credit: Johannes Vermeer The Milkmaid 

Note: the artwork above will be discussed in this series, but is currently not on display at Auckland Art Gallery.

 

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Artworks

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The 90th garden
The 90th garden

Ross Ritchie

Production date
1965
Medium
oil and collage on board
Size (h x w)
1206 x 1029 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1965
Accession no
1965/5
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Doctors and Patient
Doctors and Patient

Thomas Rowlandson

Production date
1777-1827
Medium
pen and watercolour
Size (h x w)
114 x 179 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of James Tannock Mackelvie, 1885
Accession no
M1885/1/103
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The Introduction
The Introduction

George Du Maurier

Production date
1882
Medium
pen and ink
Size (h x w)
138 x 110 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Trustees of the Estate of Mr George du Maurier, 1934
Accession no
1934/6/2
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Pope Makes Love To Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Pope Makes Love To Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

William Frith

On display

Production date
1852
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
1180 x 942 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Sir Frank Mappin, 1974
Accession no
1974/59
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Annals of a quiet Neighbourhood
Annals of a quiet Neighbourhood

George Du Maurier

Production date
19th century
Medium
sepia and ink
Size (h x w)
194 x 254 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1980
Accession no
1980/20/3
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Practice makes Perfect
Practice makes Perfect

George Du Maurier

Production date
19th century
Medium
pen and ink
Size (h x w)
287 x 345 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1980
Accession no
1980/20/4
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Surrounded by Artists and Professors
Surrounded by Artists and Professors

William Hogarth

Production date
circa 1735
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
467 x 576 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Professor and Mrs A G Bogle, 2002
Accession no
2002/13/2
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A Promising Partner
A Promising Partner

George Du Maurier

Production date
1878
Medium
pen and ink
Size (h x w)
254 x 332 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Trustees of the Estate of George du Maurier, 1934
Accession no
1934/6/3
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The Room of Spectacle (versailles)
The Room of Spectacle (versailles)

Charles Cochin II

Production date
1745
Medium
engraving
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1976
Accession no
1976/23/2
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