Past Events
21/11/2019
Christmas Shopping Night
Category: Highlights, Shopping
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.
20/11/2019
Michel Tuffery on ‘Here: Kupe to Cook’
08/11/2019
Preview – Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography
Category: Art, Culture, Exhibition Preview, Highlights, Preview
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.
05/11/2019
Behind the Book: Protest Tautohetohe
Category: Book Launches, Culture, Curator Talks
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.
29/10/2019
Colin McCahon & America: Before, During & After
Category: Art, Beyond Te Papa, Curator Talks
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.
24/10/2019
How to… Connect With Art
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.
11/10/2019
Beyond Te Papa: Understanding Colour; Is it an Illusion?
Category: Beyond Te Papa, Science
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.
29/09/2019
Indian Fashion: Old is New
Category: Art, Beyond Te Papa, History
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.
28/09/2019
Indian Textiles: Sari to Sarong
Category: Art, Beyond Te Papa, History
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.
26/09/2019
Indian Textiles: Colour me Indigo
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