How did the collections arrive at Te Papa and how do curators work to interpret them? Justine Olsen looks at recent work on this subject that brings together international and New Zealand collections.

Talk: Shaping Modernism at Te Papa
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Members' Preview: Robin White
Come along anytime between 12noon and 2pm and enjoy your members’ preview of 'Robin White: Something's Happening Here' before it opens to the public on Saturday 04 June.

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Curators' talk: Robin White
Come and join Dr Sarah Farrar and Dr Nina Tonga who will talk through the curation of Dame Robin White’s retrospective exhibition Something is happening here. Sarah and Nina will give insights into

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Talk: 'Ut pictura musica': Pop Songs and Art
A special Sunday afternoon lecture from Dr Mark Stocker that examines the interplay of historical art and pop music

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Exhibition: Meet the Making
Leimomi has selected a range of garments (and undergarments!) from our textiles collection and highlights the techniques used to make them in order to offer a glimpse into the world of their makers and wearers.

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Dr Amber Aranui in Deep Conversation
Dr Aranui, Repatriation Researcher at Te Papa since 2008, and Curator Taonga Maori, is of Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato, and Ngāi Tahu descent. She …

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President's Column: May 2022.
Te Papa is again a clear attraction in the school holidays to judge by the number of school age children around the galleries. …

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Te Papa Covid-19 information
Planning a visit to the museum? Whether you are meeting friends for a cuppa, self-guiding, or attending one of our events, please be sure to …
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