In a studio surrounded by examples of her works the group engaged in conversation with Raewyn about the concepts and experiences that inform her work and the materials and techniques…
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Recently, the Friends were treated to a fascinating talk by Andrea Tarsia, Head of Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, who was in Wellington to share his…
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Sarah Kenderdine Recently we were fortunate to have Professor Sarah Kenderdine give us a wide ranging look at her approach to designing and creating interactive and immersive experiences for galleries,…
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After a few of years of uncertainty, in July last year Te Papa Press came under the wing of the newly-established Massey University Press. Nicola Legat is the publisher for…
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When Caroline began weaving her story, connecting garden landscape though the eyes of 18th century social commentary, we knew we were on a whirlwind voyage with a consummate expert and…
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...stories about the rocks, the way the earth works, past earthquakes and the science. And there were those lovely scones and muffins at Bel Mondo
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About forty Friends of Te Papa were escorted, by Curator Stephen Cleland, through the current exhibition Out of Site: Works from the Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection at the…
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Charlotte Davy, Head of Art, gave us a taster of what the much-expanded exhibition space may look. The main entrance to the new galleries will be on level four and…
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Whilst little is known about Elizabeth, wife of Captain James Cook, Alison Larkin’s sense of curiosity and investigative skills (she is a retired Biology Lecturer!) gave us intriguing glimpses of…
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It was an enthralling morning in the galleries. Rebecca Rice, introduced 'Framing the View', featuring European photographers and artists who capitalised on the fashionable tourist trade to New Zealand in…
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