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.
Director of the New Zealand Centre for Latin American Studies at The University of Auckland, Dr Walescka Pino-Ojeda presents a lecture 'Written on the Wall: Latin American Street Storytellers from Muralismo to Graffiti'.
The streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's City of God, are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20.
Join us for a special lecture from New York based arts writer and author, Maura Reilly who will discuss the ethical challenges facing art museums globally.
Following rave reviews at the recent Pacific Dance Festival, Connor Masseurs, Toa Paranihi and Ufitia Sagapolutele present performances of S.U.B and AVE to Auckland audiences.
Create art together with the whole family during a free artmaking session inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 5–7pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
The first Saturday of every month is our NZSL-interpreted Family Drop in! Create art inspired by exhibitions currently on display in the Gallery – join anytime and stay as long as you like.
A robe can be an artist’s muse, and intricately designed and beautifully made garments are works of art in their own right. We showcase the art of fashion with a new series of films about the fascinating fashion industry introduced by fashion expert Angela Lassig, who will put modern-day haute couture and street apparel in historic perspective.
Create art together and learn the NZSL for the rhyme Incy Wincy Spider in this family drop-in which takes inspiration from artist John Ward Knox’s installation Hardly Held Lightly.
Reflecting on South America and its histories, the events planned for the first Space to Dream themed weekend offer reflections on how narrative enters into culture in South America.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Dries offers an insight into the life, mind and creative heart of acclaimed Belgian master designer Dries van Noten who, for more than 25 years, has remained independent in a landscape of fashion consolidation and globalisation.
Join us for a series of film screenings about the fascinating fashion industry introduced by fashion expert Angela Lassig, who puts modern-day haute couture and street apparel into historic perspective.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Join us for a special Space to Dream themed family drop-in inspired by the work of visiting Bolivian artist Joaquín Sánchez on the opening weekend of the exhibition.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
Create art together with the whole family during these free sessions inspired by exhibitions currently on display. Join us any time between 1–3pm and stay for as long – or as short – as you want.
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Join us for a series of film screenings about the fascinating fashion industry introduced by fashion expert Angela Lassig, who puts modern-day haute couture and street apparel into historic perspective.
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