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exhibition Details
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is thrilled to be working with the Arts Foundation of New Zealand on Tribute, an exhibition that draws together 16 visual arts Icons and Laureates for the first time in one show.
Throughout history artists have been supported by people who cherish creativity. Some of the best art has resulted from the contribution of patrons - Michelangelo would not have painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling without a committed supporter. The Arts Foundation of New Zealand, founded by a group of dedicated arts patrons, aims to reward excellence in all art forms - dance, film, literature, music, performance and the visual arts.
The Arts Foundation bestows two types of awards:
Icons are artists recognised for a lifetime achievement. These local pioneers have contributed to New Zealand's cultural identity and their unique voices echo around the world.
Laureates are prime movers in New Zealand art, flag-bearers rising to international prominence. Their existing work is resonant and their future work eagerly awaited.
These award winners are a group of New Zealand's most recognised visual artists and Tributeprovides a cross section of our best examples of contemporary art.
Icons: Len Castle (potter), Pakariki Harrison (carver), Ralph Hotere (visual artist), Milan Mrkusich (visual artist), Diggeress Te Kanawa (weaver).
Laureates: Phil Dadson (intermedia artist), Neil Dawson (sculptor), Warwick Freeman (jeweller), Humphrey Ikin (furniture maker), Derek Lardelli (Ta Moko artist), Julia Morison (visual artist), Michael Parekowhai (visual artist), Peter Peryer (photographer), John Pule (writer, visual artist), Ann Robinson (glass sculptor), Ronnie van Hout (visual artist).
- Date
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- Curated by
- Ron Brownson
- Location
- New Gallery
- Cost
- Free entry
Related Artworks
Drunk Chimp
fibreglass, paint, found objects (clothing and shoes), LCD screen, wireless transmitter, portable speaker system, video (single channel, standard definition, 4:3, colour, stereo sound)
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2002
Isabella
gelatin silver print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2001
Vase
salt glazed stoneware, diluted cobalt oxide slip, incised pattern
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Vase
salt glazed stoneware, concentrated iron oxide slip
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Bottle
salt glazed stoneware, manganese dioxide slip
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Swinging the lead
metal, cord
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1986
Psycho
house model, cardboard, paint, found object (table), video sender, colour television, video cassette recorder, video (single channel, standard definition, 4:3, colour, stereo sound)
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2001
On display
The Three Sisters, Taranaki
digital print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2003
Polynesia migration Aotearoa
acrylic on unstretched canvas, and barkcloth
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased with funds from Reader's Digest New Zealand, 1992
Slab
steel (mesh, plate), copper wire, and enamel paint
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Chartwell Gift Collection, 2014
Caravan (detail)
black and white photograph
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased with assistance from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand, 1976
Drum/Sing
C-type print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2005
Pacific 3, 2, 1, Zero
C-type print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2005
Gung Ho 1, 2, 3D
C-type print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Patrons of the Auckland Art Gallery, 2005