Arts Exclusive: Mervyn Taylor and the Mid-Century Easy Chair 28/04/2020 0 Furniture can reveal personal stories that unfold through acquisition history. A particular pair of modernist chairs originally owned by artist E. Mervyn Taylor and his family tell a fascinating story. READ MORE
Arts Highlights History News Talks An afternoon with Frances Hodgkins 06/05/2019 0 In connection with the exhibition Frances Hodgkins, from Dunedin to Waikanae, Mahara Gallery are offering a special study day on Sunday 19 May, from 1 pm – 5 pm at… READ MORE
Arts British Watercolours: The Smythe Gift Collection 04/02/2019 0 In my research, I am interested in Smythe’s motivations behind the gift, how the watercolours were received and treated in New Zealand since their arrival, as well as the contents… READ MORE
Arts Terracotta warriors and stained-glass saints 26/10/2018 0 After reading so much about the famous terracotta warriors, I am eagerly looking forward to seeing some of them with my own eyes. Eight of these life-size guardians, from the… READ MORE
Arts History Tours Parliament Tours, Talk and Heritage Lunch 10/10/2018 0 Get a bite of history and join in for a Heritage Lunch at Bellamys by Logan Brown. READ MORE
Arts Encounters with portraits 10/09/2018 0 Encounters is not a direct translation as the Māori title carries meanings of multiple perspectives. Portraits inevitably involve an encounter: between the sitter, the artist and the viewer. The archived… READ MORE
Arts Highlights Toi Art Preview 17/03/2018 0 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 their words, "world-class... "exciting" and...… READ MORE
Arts Arts Essays in memory of Jonathan Mane-Wheoki 23/07/2017 0 You are invited to join friends and colleagues of the late Jonathan Mane-Wheoki for the launch of a book of essays to be published in his memory. READ MORE
Archive Arts Gibbs Farm 2017 06/12/2016 0 Join the Wellington Sculpture Trust on a visit to the world renowned sculptures at Gibbs Farm on the Kaipara Harbour. READ MORE
Archive Arts Meeting Max Gimblett 04/08/2016 0 Max Gimblett has lived in New York since 1972 but still claims New Zealand as his home and as the place where his art is most appreciated. Max took us… READ MORE