Exhibitions

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Honestly Speaking: The Word, the Body and the Internet
Honestly Speaking: The Word, the Body and the Internet

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Whano Kē: Change and Constancy in Māori Art Today
Whano Kē: Change and Constancy in Māori Art Today

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Free entry

Whano Kē: Change and Constancy in Māori Art Today

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Free entry

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Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ Word – Feminism!
Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ Word – Feminism!

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Charles F Goldie: Revealing the Painter and the Subject
Charles F Goldie: Revealing the Painter and the Subject

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Nathan Coley: A Place Beyond Belief
Nathan Coley: A Place Beyond Belief

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Nathan Coley: A Place Beyond Belief

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James Oram: Limited Time
James Oram: Limited Time

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Free entry

James Oram: Limited Time

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Wunderrūma: New Zealand Jewellery
Wunderrūma: New Zealand Jewellery

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Free entry

Wunderrūma: New Zealand Jewellery

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John Reynolds: Epistomadologies
John Reynolds: Epistomadologies

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John Reynolds: Epistomadologies

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Love Chief
Love Chief

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Love Chief

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Sione Monū & Manu Vaeatangitau: Kindred: A Leitī Chronicle
Sione Monū & Manu Vaeatangitau: Kindred: A Leitī Chronicle

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FREE

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Dane Mitchell: Iris, Iris, Iris
Dane Mitchell: Iris, Iris, Iris

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Dane Mitchell: Iris, Iris, Iris

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Wonderful, Crazy, Subversive: The John B Turner Archive
Wonderful, Crazy, Subversive: The John B Turner Archive

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Louise Henderson: A Life in Archives
Louise Henderson: A Life in Archives

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Louise Henderson: A Life in Archives

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McCahon's Visible Mysteries
McCahon's Visible Mysteries

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Free entry

McCahon's Visible Mysteries

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Free entry

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Everyday Minimal
Everyday Minimal

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Free entry

Everyday Minimal

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Free entry

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Mystic Truths
Mystic Truths

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Free entry

Mystic Truths

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2004
The Walters Prize 2004

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$7 - $5

The Walters Prize 2004

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$7 - $5

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Takoto
Takoto

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FREE

Takoto

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FREE

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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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The Walters Prize 2016
The Walters Prize 2016

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2016

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Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2008
The Walters Prize 2008

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Free entry

The Walters Prize 2008

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Civilisation, Photography, Now
Civilisation, Photography, Now

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Civilisation, Photography, Now

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Events

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Introduction to Honestly Speaking: The Word, The Body and The Internet
Introduction to Honestly Speaking: The Word, The Body and The Internet

2–3pm

Curated by Natasha Conland, our new exhibition, Honestly Speaking: The Word, The Body and the Internet presents works from a select group of contemporary artists who explore motifs of the body and text in our current age as a response to the predominance of image culture. Join Natasha for a tour through this insightful and engaging exhibition. 

Introduction to Honestly Speaking: The Word, The Body and The Internet

2–3pm

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Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets in residence
Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets in residence

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FREE public performances | $5 workshop

Spoken word poets Ngā Hinepūkōrero are in residence, running workshops and performing in the Gallery’s North Atrium over five days.

Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets in residence

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FREE public performances | $5 workshop

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Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets
Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets

3.30 – 4pm

FREE

This Waitangi Day, feel the power of the spoken word from these wāhine toa, with poetry that mixes witty and sassy with profound and hard hitting. 

Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word Poets

3.30 – 4pm

FREE

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POSTPONED Honestly Speaking: Speaking Honestly
POSTPONED Honestly Speaking: Speaking Honestly

6–8pm

Members and U35* $20, non-Members $30 (*U35 – 35 years and under) Book now

A poet, a performance artist and an art critic walk into an exhibition - it's Carrie Rudzinski, Sarita Das and Lucinda Bennett speaking honestly. These three contemporary voices provide fresh interpretation as they untangle, interrogate and vivify the works in our new exhibition Honestly Speaking: the Word, the Body and the Internet. With drinks and exclusive after-hours viewing, this night of activation is not to be missed.

POSTPONED Honestly Speaking: Speaking Honestly

6–8pm

Members and U35* $20, non-Members $30 (*U35 – 35 years and under) Book now

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Breakfast with Sriwhana Spong
Breakfast with Sriwhana Spong

7.30am–9am

Members $15, Non Members $20 Book now

Start your day with food for thought, coffee and actual food at this Breakfast with artist, Sriwhana Spong

Breakfast with Sriwhana Spong

7.30am–9am

Members $15, Non Members $20 Book now

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Ngā Hinepūkōrero Public Workshop
Ngā Hinepūkōrero Public Workshop

1–2pm

$5 per person Book now

Experience working alongside Ngā Hinepūkōrero in their public workshop focusing on growing writing skills and individual confidence for performing. 

Ngā Hinepūkōrero Public Workshop

1–2pm

$5 per person Book now

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My Art Time Weekends
My Art Time Weekends

— 11-4pm

Every first weekend of the month, drop in to our free, family- focused events designed for all generations to make and talk about art together.

This month’s My Art Time Weekends will focus on the exhibition, Honestly Speaking: The Word, The Body and the Internet with the activity themed and based around the topic identity.

Come get hands-on and be inspired to create and mingle!

My Art Time Weekends

— 11-4pm

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Honestly Speaking Film Screening of Frances Stark – My Best Thing
Honestly Speaking Film Screening of Frances Stark – My Best Thing

6–8pm

FREE, booking is recommended Book now

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SOLD OUT Gig: Guerrilla Girls at Auckland Art Gallery
SOLD OUT Gig: Guerrilla Girls at Auckland Art Gallery

6–7.30pm

$45 + fees General Admission, $35 + fees AAG Members, $35 +fees Concession (Community Services Card holders, Seniors, Students with ID.) All tickets include entry to the Gig and to Art After Hours. Book now

We are thrilled to present an exclusive appearance by ‘Frida Kahlo’, one of the founding Guerrilla Girls, to mark the closing weeks of our current exhibition, Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ Word – Feminism! 

SOLD OUT Gig: Guerrilla Girls at Auckland Art Gallery

6–7.30pm

$45 + fees General Admission, $35 + fees AAG Members, $35 +fees Concession (Community Services Card holders, Seniors, Students with ID.) All tickets include entry to the Gig and to Art After Hours. Book now

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Gavin Ellis: Power and pictures – some things never change
Gavin Ellis: Power and pictures – some things never change

1pm

Free

Join Dr Gavin Ellis, media commentator and lecturer in media and communications, as he compares the works of Callot and Della Bella with modern examples of a word that first appeared in 1622 – propaganda.

Gavin Ellis: Power and pictures – some things never change

1pm

Free

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Exhibition talk: Manifesto
Exhibition talk: Manifesto

2pm

Members-only Book now

Associate Professor Linda Tyler introduces new exhibition Manifesto, exploring the words and sentiments of the powerful historical statements by artists referred to in the exhibition.

Exhibition talk: Manifesto

2pm

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Spoken Word Poetry
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Spoken Word Poetry

5—7pm

FREE

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Late Night Art
Late Night Art

5–9pm

FREE

Explore the Gallery after hours during Artweek Auckland's 'Late Night Art' event. Experience an evening of programmed activities and events and enjoy access to all exhibitions, including Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ Word – Feminism! on its last day before the exhibition closes.

Late Night Art

5–9pm

FREE

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Dr Paula Morris: World of Words – Why Ideas Don’t Make Stories
Dr Paula Morris: World of Words – Why Ideas Don’t Make Stories

6pm

Join Convenor of Creative Writing, English Department, University of Auckland, Dr. Paula Morris for her lecture World of Words: Why Ideas Don’t Make Stories.

Dr Paula Morris: World of Words – Why Ideas Don’t Make Stories

6pm

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After hours talk: Matt Saunders
After hours talk: Matt Saunders

5.30pm

Enjoy an after hours talk 'Flawed words and stubborn sounds' by visiting US artist Matt Saunders, who is in the country as international guest and external examiner for the July MFA seminar at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.

After hours talk: Matt Saunders

5.30pm

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Roger Horrocks on Len Lye
Roger Horrocks on Len Lye

1.15pm

SOLD OUT

Renowned New Zealand artist Len Lye’s word for good art was 'Zizz'. Few would argue that the term should be unreservedly applied to Lye’s own painting, sculpture, photography and filmmaking, all of which are scrutinised in Roger Horrock’s new book Zizz: The Life and Art of Len Lye. 

Roger Horrocks on Len Lye

1.15pm

SOLD OUT

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Songwriting: Words and music
Songwriting: Words and music

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

Songwriting: Words and music

12pm

Free

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Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend

— Sat 5 Dec 11am—9pm, Sun 6 Dec 10am—5pm

FREE

Gather friends and whānau to celebrate with us at the opening of the largest exhibition in the Gallery's 132-year history. 

Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend

— Sat 5 Dec 11am—9pm, Sun 6 Dec 10am—5pm

FREE

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Sxster Speaks Poetry
Sxster Speaks Poetry

2.30–3.30pm

Free

To celebrate the landmark new exhibition, Declaration: A Pacific Feminist Agenda, we are proud to host an afternoon of poetry with three of the most powerful voices of the Pacific: Dr Karlo Mila, Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh and Courtney Sina Meredith.

Join us in our South Atrium, underneath Sione Monū & Manu Vaeatangitau's dazzling installation, Kindred: A Leitī Chronicle, for an afternoon of spoken word that promises to be equal parts funny, moving and inspiring.

Sxster Speaks Poetry

2.30–3.30pm

Free

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Eddie Elliot: Intuition
Eddie Elliot: Intuition

12pm

Free

Enjoy Intuition a new contemporary dance work by rising Māori choreographer and performer Eddie Elliott.

Eddie Elliot: Intuition

12pm

Free

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Eddie Elliot: Intuition
Eddie Elliot: Intuition

12pm

Free

Enjoy Intuition a new contemporary dance work by rising Māori choreographer and performer Eddie Elliott.

Eddie Elliot: Intuition

12pm

Free

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New Zealand Sign language (NZSL) Tour of Guerrilla Girls
New Zealand Sign language (NZSL) Tour of Guerrilla Girls

11am–12pm

Free

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Emily Karaka: Kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face
Emily Karaka: Kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face

2–3.15pm

FREE

Join us on Waitangi Day for a conversation with acclaimed artist, Emily Karaka, in the presence of her powerful, exuberantly-coloured paintings currently on display as part of Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Emily Karaka: Kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face

2–3.15pm

FREE

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Short film programme
Short film programme

— 12.15pm

Free

Auckland Art Gallery, in partnership with Alliance Française Auckland, is pleased to offer you free animated short film screenings, for children and adults, over the September school holidays.

Short film programme

— 12.15pm

Free

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Doc Edge Presents: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise (2016)
Doc Edge Presents: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise (2016)

2pm

SOLD OUT

The first documentary about Maya Angelou, the iconic writer, poet, performer and activist, who overcame racism and devastating abuse to become one of our culture’s greatest voices.

Doc Edge Presents: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise (2016)

2pm

SOLD OUT

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Short film programme
Short film programme

— 12.15pm

Free

Auckland Art Gallery, in partnership with Alliance Française Auckland, is pleased to offer you free animated short film screenings, for children and adults, over the September school holidays.

Short film programme

— 12.15pm

Free

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Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base
Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base

6–10pm

$25 + fees Buy tickets

Pacific Sisters present Art After Hours: F'rock Da Base

Art After Hours: F'Rock Da Base

6–10pm

$25 + fees Buy tickets

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Artist talk: Dane Mitchell
Artist talk: Dane Mitchell

2pm

Join artist Dane Mitchell for a talk in his new exhibition Iris, Iris, Iris.

Artist talk: Dane Mitchell

2pm

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The Label Swap project: AUT Communication Design students
The Label Swap project: AUT Communication Design students

— 10am–5pm

Free

A presentation of recent work by AUT Communication Design students that will make you re-examine the influence that packaging and marketing has on our selection of products.

The Label Swap project: AUT Communication Design students

— 10am–5pm

Free

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Atamira Dance Company
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Atamira Dance Company

1, 2 & 3pm

FREE

Welcoming visitors over the opening weekend of Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art, dancers from Atamira Dance Company will activate aspects of the water pool located at the entrance of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Atamira Dance Company

1, 2 & 3pm

FREE

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Whānau drop in
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Whānau drop in

— 11am—3pm

FREE

Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Whānau drop in

— 11am—3pm

FREE

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Curator to Curator
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Curator to Curator

12—1.15pm

FREE

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Max Beckmann: Departure (2013)
Max Beckmann: Departure (2013)

2pm

Free

A fascinating documentary about the life and work of one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, Max Beckmann (1884–1950). 

Max Beckmann: Departure (2013)

2pm

Free

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart

— 12—1.30pm, 1—2.30pm & 2—3.30pm

FREE - registration required Book now

Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart

— 12—1.30pm, 1—2.30pm & 2—3.30pm

FREE - registration required Book now

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Giselle – What becomes of the broken hearted
Giselle – What becomes of the broken hearted

2pm

Mary-Jane O’Reilly’s condensed contemporary ballet is a high-intensity, 20-minute excerpt of a full-length work that draws its stylistic landscape from post-WW2 film noir.

 

 

Giselle – What becomes of the broken hearted

2pm

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Space to Dream family drop-in
Space to Dream family drop-in

1 – 3pm

Free

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.

Space to Dream family drop-in

1 – 3pm

Free

Artworks

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Words
Words

John Reynolds

Production date
2004
Medium
oil and acrylic on canvas
Size (h x w)
610 x 458 x 38 mm
Credit line
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2004
Accession no
C2004/1/30
Words

John Reynolds

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Bitty words
Bitty words

Tony Fomison

Production date
1985
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
240 x 290 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1985
Accession no
1985/38/5
Bitty words

Tony Fomison

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Poetry isn't in my words
Poetry isn't in my words

Colin McCahon

Production date
1969
Medium
watercolour
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/44
Poetry isn't in my words

Colin McCahon

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A Union Jack ?
A Union Jack ?

Ralph Hotere

Production date
1990
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
756 x 565 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington with funds provided by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, 1991
Accession no
1991/22/9
A Union Jack ?

Ralph Hotere

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Words Fail
Words Fail

Joe Sheehan

Production date
2011
Medium
carrara marble
Credit line
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2011
Accession no
C2011/1/38.1-15
Words Fail

Joe Sheehan

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Song Cycle
Song Cycle

Ralph Hotere

Production date
1988
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
547 x 432 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1990
Accession no
1990/4/1
Song Cycle

Ralph Hotere

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Tour of New Zealand
Tour of New Zealand

Ruth Watson

Production date
1989
Medium
acrylic and mixed media on board
Size (h x w)
1300 x 1340 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1993
Accession no
1993/4
Tour of New Zealand

Ruth Watson

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words of prayer
words of prayer

Corita Kent

Production date
1968
Medium
screen print
Size (h x w)
584 x 892 mm
Credit line
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2016
Accession no
C2016/1/15
words of prayer

Corita Kent

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Red Words on a Grey Background
Red Words on a Grey Background

Mary-Louise Browne

Production date
2009
Medium
neon and glass tubing
Size (h x w)
3800 x 140 x 12 mm
Credit line
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2009
Accession no
C2009/1/14
Red Words on a Grey Background

Mary-Louise Browne

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I and Thou
I and Thou

Colin McCahon

Production date
1954-1955
Medium
oil on hardboard
Size (h x w)
559 x 533 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of Miss L D Gilmour, 1990
Accession no
1990/1/3
I and Thou

Colin McCahon

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Soft Target I
Soft Target I

Fiona Pardington

Production date
1991
Medium
gelatin silver print in wooden frame with oil paint and collage
Size (h x w)
1350 x 995 x 144 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1991
Accession no
1991/9
Soft Target I

Fiona Pardington

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...exclusivity dwells in habitat
...exclusivity dwells in habitat

Harvey Benge

Production date
2012
Medium
soft cover photo book
Size (h x w)
195 x 155 x 2 mm
Credit line
Harvey Benge Photobooks, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Harvey Benge, 2015
Accession no
RC2015/2/4/10
...exclusivity dwells in habitat

Harvey Benge

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The landing of Saint Margaret
The landing of Saint Margaret

Alexander Runciman John Runciman

Production date
1759-1785
Medium
etching
Size (h x w)
219 x 185 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M1885/16/10
The landing of Saint Margaret

Alexander Runciman John Runciman

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Process Inter-rupted
Process Inter-rupted

Fiona Connor

Production date
2014-2016
Medium
brick with folded paper
Size (h x w)
203 x 94 x 57 mm
Credit line
Fiona Connor Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Fiona Connor 2016
Accession no
RC2013/4/12/3
Process Inter-rupted

Fiona Connor

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These are words you may trust
These are words you may trust

Colin McCahon

Production date
1969
Medium
watercolour, chalk
Size (h x w)
1575 x 552 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Barry Perkins, 1985
Accession no
1985/34/2
These are words you may trust

Colin McCahon

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Secret
Secret

Annette Messager

Production date
2006
Medium
net, wire
Size (h x w)
1600 x 2800 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2007
Accession no
2007/34.1-6
Secret

Annette Messager

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Community Notice Board
Community Notice Board

Fiona Connor

Production date
24 Jan 2015-07 Mar 2015
Medium
glossy paper poster
Size (h x w)
433 x 543 mm
Credit line
Fiona Connor Archive, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Fiona Connor, 2015
Accession no
RC2013/4/10
Community Notice Board

Fiona Connor

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John Reynolds Celebration of the New, 2010
John Reynolds Celebration of the New, 2010

John Reynolds Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Production date
2010
Medium
Pastel on card
Size (h x w)
225 x 300 mm
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of John Reynolds, 2010
Accession no
RC2011/1
John Reynolds Celebration of the New, 2010

John Reynolds Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

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Closed Down Clubs Glass Postcard
Closed Down Clubs Glass Postcard

Fiona Connor

Production date
2018
Medium
glass panel with silkscreened, water-based lettering, cardboard box and foam blocks
Size (h x w)
102 x 203 mm
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Fiona Connor, 2018
Accession no
RC2013/4/17
Closed Down Clubs Glass Postcard

Fiona Connor

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Love Chief
Love Chief

Ed Ruscha

On display

Production date
1986
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Size (h x w)
1670 x 1670 x 60 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1989
Accession no
1989/62
Love Chief

Ed Ruscha

On display

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Dog
Dog

Peter Peryer

On display

Production date
1976
Medium
gelatin silver print
Size (h x w)
178 x 178 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1978
Accession no
1978/24/2
Dog

Peter Peryer

On display

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Poem
Poem

Arnold Goodwin

Production date
1917
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
220 x 136 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/43/2/1
Poem

Arnold Goodwin

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Ouroborus
Ouroborus

Mary-Louise Browne

Production date
1990
Medium
gold leaf on carrara marble
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1993
Accession no
1993/13
Ouroborus

Mary-Louise Browne

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Shed. Ruru Road Memorial Cemetery, Christchurch
Shed. Ruru Road Memorial Cemetery, Christchurch

Laurence Aberhart

Production date
1979-1980
Medium
black and white photograph, toned in gold chloride
Size (h x w)
196 x 247 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1981
Accession no
1981/34/2
Shed. Ruru Road Memorial Cemetery, Christchurch

Laurence Aberhart

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Poem
Poem

Arnold Goodwin

Production date
1917
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
220 x 136 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1990
Accession no
1990/32/1
Poem

Arnold Goodwin

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'Can you help with this project?' Print Block
'Can you help with this project?' Print Block

Fiona Connor

Production date
2016
Medium
bronze print block
Size (h x w)
188 x 223 x 6 mm
Credit line
E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Fiona Connor, 2020
Accession no
RC2013/4/19/2
'Can you help with this project?' Print Block

Fiona Connor

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Wooden headstone, Saint Peter's Church, Onehunga
Wooden headstone, Saint Peter's Church, Onehunga

John Fields

Production date
circa 1971-circa 1972
Medium
black and white photograph
Size (h x w)
249 x 185 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of John Stacpoole and John Fields, 1983
Accession no
1983/53/37
Wooden headstone, Saint Peter's Church, Onehunga

John Fields

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Hone Heke MHR
Hone Heke MHR

Gottfried Lindauer

Production date
Unknown
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
664 x 588 x 50 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr H E Partridge, 1915
Accession no
1915/2/8
Hone Heke MHR

Gottfried Lindauer

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Caltex 4
Caltex 4

Colin McCahon

Production date
1965
Medium
synthetic polymer paint on paper on cardboard
Size (h x w)
266 x 406 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/19
Caltex 4

Colin McCahon

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Puketutu Manukau (Title page)
Puketutu Manukau (Title page)

Colin McCahon

Production date
1957
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
216 x 267 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/8
Puketutu Manukau (Title page)

Colin McCahon

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With Spirit
With Spirit

Don Driver

Production date
1978
Medium
vinyl, wood and metal
Size (h x w)
2575 x 915 x 400 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gifted in memory of Don Driver by Jim Barr and Mary Barr, 2011
Accession no
2011/25/1
With Spirit

Don Driver

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"Seven dumb beasts of burden" (Plate 5)
"Seven dumb beasts of burden" (Plate 5)

Colin McCahon

Production date
1957
Medium
lithograph
Size (h x w)
356 x 251 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1981
Accession no
1981/18/4
"Seven dumb beasts of burden" (Plate 5)

Colin McCahon

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The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part one
The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part one

Colin McCahon

Production date
1969
Medium
charcoal on wallpaper stock
Size (h x w)
1680 x 650 x 50 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/46
The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part one

Colin McCahon

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It was a long time ago - the ship passed through our power beam
It was a long time ago - the ship passed through our power beam

Noel Cook

Production date
circa 1966
Medium
pen, ink
Size (h x w)
742 x 385 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1979
Accession no
1979/57/5
It was a long time ago - the ship passed through our power beam

Noel Cook

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Epistomadologies (30)
Epistomadologies (30)

John Reynolds

Production date
2001
Medium
oil stick on metallic paper
Size (h x w)
1000 x 700 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery and the artist, 2002
Accession no
2002/26/6
Epistomadologies (30)

John Reynolds

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The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part two
The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part two

Colin McCahon

Production date
1969
Medium
charcoal on wallpaper stock
Size (h x w)
1680 x 650 x 50 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, on loan from a private collection
Accession no
L1998/28/47
The song of Kawiti Te Reri: part two

Colin McCahon

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Fiona Connor Archive
Fiona Connor Archive
Production date
2009-2019
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E H McCormick Research Library Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki (see archive item details for credit lines specific to each deposit)
Accession no
RC2013/4
Fiona Connor Archive
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1993-2018
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E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Harvey Benge, 2015
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RC2015/2
Harvey Benge Photobooks
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John Reynolds Celebration of the New, 2010
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2010
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E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of John Reynolds, 2010
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RC2011/1
John Reynolds Celebration of the New, 2010

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