Petrus van der Velden
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 Zealand in the 1800s.
Read more |November 7, 2013
Articles
Art
Ancient Civilisations
Aztecs: Conquest and glory
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 a compelling story.
Read more |September 30, 2013
Art
Bone Stone Shell
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 be the first time you can see…
Read more |September 30, 2013
People
Our Miss Universe: Lorraine Downes
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 officially welcomed to the museum a few weeks ago. “I thought I’d lost it after several house moves,” said Lorraine, “so was delighted when I […]
Read more |September 3, 2013
Fashion
Mollie Rodie: Carnival queen
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 to fundraising pageants and helped rally spirits on the home front.
This exhibition showcases a selection of Rodie’s watercolour sketches, alongside an album of photographs that reveal how local women brought them to life.
Read more |August 1, 2013
Artists
Colour & Light
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 will have visited
Read more |July 1, 2013
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