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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

How to… Connect With Art

Toi Art, Level 5, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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 at Toi Art in a new light and come away with tips and tricks as to how to engage young people in your life with art and those intimidated by gallery spaces.

$20.00 – $25.00

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

Behind the Book: Protest Tautohetohe

Mahuki, Level 2, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

In this talk we'll go behind the pages of Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance edited by Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams and Puawai Cairns. Protest Tautohetohe is an illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Friends of Te Papa get a sneak peek before it's released the following day.

$15.00 – $25.00

Preview – Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography

Toi Art, Level 4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

Michel Tuffery on ‘Here: Kupe to Cook’

Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua Cnr Norrie and Parumoana Streets, Porirua, New Zealand

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

Christmas Shopping Night

Te Papa Store, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The classic and exclusive Friends Christmas shopping night returns in collaboration with the Te Papa store. Come along, bring a friend and while you shop enjoy live jazz music and a glass of wine, beer or juice.

Free – $5.00

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

Preview: Wonderland

Amokura Gallery, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Join us for this free and exclusive preview of Wonderland before it opens to the general public. Fall down the rabbit hole into an immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless tale and Alice’s adventures on film.

Free

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