Join us for one of our last sessions of the year to celebrate and analyse the history of LGBTQI fashion representation in museums and galleries across the world. Expert Dr Shaun Cole is joining us from the UK to deliver this fascinating talk on the ever evolving world of queer style.
Collecting & Exhibiting LGBTQI Fashion & Dress
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History of the Suit
For over 400 years the tailored suit has dominated wardrobes the world over. Its seemingly simple form, inspired by royal, military, religious and professional clothing, has provided a functional and often elegant uniform for modern life.
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Talk: Museum of the Everyday
At this one off event join Christine in discussion with Bronwyn Labrum, Head of New Zealand and Pacific Cultures at Te Papa, to journey through Christine’s collection, take a look at memorabilia from New Zealand’s golden era and explore ideas of collecting and preserving our nation’s history through two very
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Here: Kupe to Cook with Michel Tuffery
It was a sold out Friend’s visit to listen to artist Michel Tuffery at Pātaka Art + Museum. Michel asked us to touch the anchor stone on our way into the gallery - this was the first invitation extended by him, in a conversation about having a conversation with the past.
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President's Column - December 2019
This December brings the opening of Te Papa’s exciting immersive summer exhibition, the magical and intriguing Wonderland, a brand-new exhibition developed in Melbourne by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Wonderland celebrates the rich screen history of English author Lewis Carroll's (Charles Dodgson) timeless stories.
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Review: Understanding Colour
Peter Wellings, Wellington ophthalmologist, who may well have gazed into the eyes of many in the audience, stood beside a large and compelling image of …
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2020 Tour to Historic Gisborne Tairāwhiti
Our exciting tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, in summertime the first city in the world to see the sunrise, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, …
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Review: Colin McCahon and America
As one of the most renowned experts on Colin McCahon’s work, Peter Simpson had the audience at ‘Hello’. He continued to hold everyone’s attention with …
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Handmade with the heart
In their third presentation, ‘Old is New’, in the Friends’ Indian Textiles series, Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob took us on a visual extravaganza looking …
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DNA research helps with preserving Te Tiriti o Waitangi
How could research undertaken on a piece of blank parchment help preserve the Treaty of Waitangi? Friends were intrigued to find out how from Peter …
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President’s column – November 2019
Throughout history, voicing protest against government action or inaction has remained common for all societies. Fifty years ago 15 million protestors across America were demonstrating …
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