6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Colin McCahon & America: Before, During & After Tuesday 29 October 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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. $20.00 – $25.00
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Preview – Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography Friday 8 November 2019, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Preview – Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography Join us for this free and exclusive preview of Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography (Tatau: Tā Tatau a Sāmoa ma Ata Puʻe / Te Tatau: Te tāmoko Hāmoa mā te hopu whakaahua) before it opens to the general public.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Michel Tuffery on ‘Here: Kupe to Cook’ Wednesday 20 November 2019, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Michel Tuffery on ‘Here: Kupe to Cook’ Th Friends of Te Papa have been offered the opportunity for an exclusive and informative survey of 'Here: Kupe to Cook' exhibition currently on at Pataka Art + Museum by leading Pacific artist, Michel Tuffery MNZM. $15.00 – $20.00