Cairo based expert in Ancient Egypt, Elhamy Elzayat MNZM writes and lectures worldwide, in particular on peace through tourism. In Wellington on a short stopover we are thrilled that Elhamy will present a lecture on Pharaonic Egypt, a fascinating period in world history.
The Egypt of the Pharaohs
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Curious jewellery
Justine Olsen, Te Papa's Curator Decorative Art & Design, discusses why Lisa Walker is so important to us. In 2010, Walker won the Françoise van den Bosch Award – the world’s most prestigious jewellery award. Curious and audacious, Lisa has almost reinvented what jewellery is and can be.
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Van Gogh and Gauguin
When Van Gogh and Gauguin began cohabiting in 1888 the relationship was inevitably rocky. However, the impact they had on each other’s art during those brief months was cataclysmic. This lecture will chart their individual developments up to their time in Arles ...
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Melvin Day's 'Stabat Mater'
In the architectural space of the Cathedral the 'Stabat Mater' works appear naturally at home, their abstract style and intense blues, greens and browns, the colours of the New Zealand landscape, harmonising perfectly with Beverley Shore Bennett’s modern stained-glass windows and altar dossal, and John Hutton’s etched-glass heraldic angels.
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Travel with friends to Egypt
This special tour will feature a visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, home to over 5,000 items from the Tutankhamen Collection, opening later this year. Other exclusive highlights include seamless travel in Egypt, being met inside immigration for fast tracking visa applications, a special welcome cocktail party
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New to the collection - Judy Turner's textiles
Judy Turner’s textile collection is especially significant as Judy has always sought out pieces made in and for the community, rather than for commercial sale. Such pieces offer insights into the lives of people, reflecting local cultural history and carrying its own special human story and message. Te Papa
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Overjoyed to see 'our' folding stools
"Today I was overjoyed to see stools on offer in the Toi Art exhibition." In 2013 the Friends of Te Papa donated 40 folding stools to Te Papa. Since Toi Art opened, 20 of the folding stools have been placed on hooks in various locations in the galleries. This great
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Historic Far North tour
Paihia, Russell, Waitangi, Kerikeri all conjure up memories of early European history in New Zealand. As well as visiting the Waitangi Treaty grounds with Treaty …
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Jack's tales of artistry
Friends were privileged to be invited into Jack’s studio as he prepares for a big opening as Whitespace Gallery’s featured artist at the Auckland Art …
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How to lose a mural – and find it again
Murals are by definition large and usually fixed in position on the wall of a building. Their future is forever determined by what happens to …
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Cultural conservation
Sarah Cove, renowned conservator and international consultant to museums and collectors around the globe, recently treated the Friends of Te Papa and The New Zealand …
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Rich and fascinating exhibitions at Expressions Whirinaki
...the Friends’ visit to the wonderfully rich exhibition Pumpkin Cottage: Salon at Expressions Whirinaki in Upper Hutt revealed the vibrancy of Wellington’s art scene a …
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Toi Art Preview
On Thursday evening the Friends of Te Papa had an exclusive free preview. Over a 5 hour window, hundreds visited the gallery... It was in …
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The arts of Byzantium
Undaunted by an expanse of ten centuries, Dr. Rufus-Ward unraveled several mysteries surrounding the largest and wealthiest civilizations in the Eastern Roman Empire. …
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President's Column: May 2018
Looking back, as we prepare the annual reports, the Friends have certainly enjoyed an amazing rich and diverse programme this past year. Between February and …
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