Uncategorized Petrus van der Velden 07/11/2013 0 Artist in Focus presents paintings and sketches by Petrus van der Velden – an artist whose raw, expressive paintings are among the most important and engaging works made in New… READ MORE
Uncategorized Aztecs: Conquest and glory 30/09/2013 0 Aztecs: Conquest and glory, showcases over 200 spectacular artefacts that tell of the Aztecs’ dramatic and glorious rise to power. The objects, all of which come from Mexican museums... tell… READ MORE
Uncategorized Bone Stone Shell 30/09/2013 0 Twenty years ago, Open Eyes, Issue 11 1993, featured a front page article on a gift the Friends presented to Te Papa in that year. ... This new exhibition will… READ MORE
Uncategorized Our Miss Universe: Lorraine Downes 03/09/2013 0 Miss Universe 1983 has handed over her crown one final time – this time to Te Papa. Lorraine Downes’ glittery cobalt blue gown, Miss Universe crown, sash and trophy were… READ MORE
Uncategorized Mollie Rodie: Carnival queen 01/08/2013 0 During World War II, New Zealand designer and journalist Mollie Rodie found a new use for her fashion credentials. Her Carnival Queen costume designs brought a touch of Hollywood-style glamour… READ MORE
Uncategorized Gifted: Aboriginal art 1971 – 2011 29/07/2013 0 Gifted features works from Te Papa’s extraordinary Aboriginal art collection – a generous gift from the Aboriginal Arts Board of the Australia Council in 1976. The collection, comprising over 200… READ MORE
Uncategorized Colour & Light 01/07/2013 0 Te Papa, in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, has brought an exhibition of French and American Impressionism from their collection to New Zealand. Many of you… READ MORE