For Keeps

Fri 18 Jun 2010 — Mon 7 Dec 2009

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For Keeps is a unique opportunity to see Auckland Art Gallery's collecting activity with a sample of works acquired in the past three years.

Each year, the gallery expands its collection of 14,000 works by around 170 new items which are bought, gifted or on long-term loan from the Chartwell Collection.

For Keeps highlights the diversity of emerging art practice with bold displays by new artists. Curator Natasha Conland says they show an innovative approach to materials..."Their canny ability to make everyday objects do painless visual acrobatics, with a soft and often beautiful landing."

Major works by renowned New Zealand artists Michael Parekowhai, Peter Robinson and Julian Dashper are showcased alongside works by international artists including Annette Messager (France), Bill Henson and Hany Armanious (Australia).

Date: Fri 18 Jun 2010 — Mon 7 Dec 2009
Curated by: Natasha Conland
Location: New Gallery
Cost: Free entry

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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

Production date: 2006
Medium: fibreglass, automotive paint
Size (h x w): 1000 x 6000 x 1200 mm
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2008
Accession no: 2008/10/4.1-4

Production date: 2004
Medium: single channel video, standard definition (SD), 4:3, colour, stereo sound
Size (h x w): 8min 50sec
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artists, 2007
Accession no: 2007/18/2

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Vyacheslav Akhunov Sergey Tichina

Production date: 2004
Medium: single channel video, standard definition (SD), 4:3, colour, stereo sound
Size (h x w): 14min 48sec
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artists, 2007
Accession no: 2007/18/1

Production date: 1997
Medium: modular domestic furniture (powder coated steel and wood veneer), ornaments (wood, metal, glass, plastic and textile objects), television monitor, VHS player and video (single channel, standard definition, 4:3, colour, stereo sound)
Size (h x w): 2500 x 3500 mm
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2007
Accession no: 2007/21

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