Tour Te Papa's genetics lab, learn about DNA tests that have been done on the Treaty of Waitangi and discover the history of it's conservation.
How to... Conserve the Treaty of Waitangi
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Indian Textiles: WoW Season: 3 Talks
During the 2019 World of Wearable Art season join us and speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob to discover a world of traditional Indian textiles, their history, their connections and their future.
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Beyond Te Papa: Understanding Colour; Is it an Illusion?
A look at the science of colour and the human perception of it. Join Dr Peter Wellings on a journey of discovery in which he'll answer some fascinating questions about the colourful world that we perceive.
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How to... Connect With Art
This session will take place in Toi Art, tackling different areas of the gallery with Laura breaking down how she would make the section accessible to school children, how she asks them to engage with the work and taking a step back to see why she takes that approach. Look
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Curator Talk: Colin McCahon & America: Before, During & After
The 4 months Colin McCahon spent in America in 1958 mark a watershed in his artistic outlook. In this illustrated talk Peter Simpson will look at how McCahon's practice was affected by his trip and the art that came out of it.
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Vice-President's Column: September 2019
Already we are into September and 2019 seems to be passing by very quickly. As you are reading this column, our President, Elizabeth Kay, and …
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Review: Colonial Made Furniture
William Cottrell delighted a large audience of Friends at Te Papa with his illustrated lecture on furniture making in New Zealand in the 19th and …
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Review: Gordon Walters Exhibiton
As a teenager, I sellotaped a stylized koru print saved from an art calendar to my wardrobe door. Its black and white 'simple' format intrigued …
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Indian Textiles: Colour me Indigo
Indian Textiles event 1 of 3 for WoW season. …
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Indian Textiles: Sari to Sarong
During the 2019 World of Wearable Art season join us and speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob to discover a world of traditional Indian textiles, …
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Indian Fashion: Old is New
During the 2019 World of Wearable Art season join us and speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob to discover a world of traditional Indian textiles, …
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