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Indian Textiles: WoW Season: 3 Talks

Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

$50.00 – $70.00

Indian Textiles: Sari to Sarong

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

$20.00 – $30.00

Indian Fashion: Old is New

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

$20.00 – $30.00

Beyond Te Papa: Understanding Colour; Is it an Illusion?

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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. 

$15.00 – $20.00

Colin McCahon & America: Before, During & After

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

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

Solander, Sparrman, and the Anthropocene

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

This public lecture presents the fascinating modern idea of “the Environment” – in common usage today a word with a distinct meaning to most of us around the world – and its little known history as a concept that appears in earnest only right after World War II and within a couple of decades reaches global fame and considerable usefulness.

$15.00 – $25.00

Collecting & Exhibiting LGBTQI Fashion & Dress

Soundings Theatre, Level 2 Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

$10.00 – $25.00

History of the Suit

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

$10.00 – $25.00

Talk: Museum of the Everyday

Te Marae Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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 different perspectives...

$22.50 – $30.00

Talk: From Tip-Site to Flourishing Forest

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Come and hear Friends President, Elizabeth Kay, describe how one small community group decided to take up the fight and what they have achieved in little more than a decade.

$15.00 – $20.00