Discovering details of the bizarre and sometimes beautiful sex lives of spiders and other arachnids riveted Friends at a talk by Phil Sirvid, Te Papa Assistant Curator Invertebrates.
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On Thursday 9 March the Friends were treated to a delicious high tea and a fascinating talk by Lizzie Bisley, Te Papa Curator Modern Art, exploring the connections between the…
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The display of New Zealand art and taonga in overseas embassies is a form of soft diplomacy which reflects our shared cultural values and history. Jill Trevelyan and Chris Cane are…
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Pete knows his systems, and he has great work stories to share.
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Currently a major retrospective of Joanna Margaret Paul’s (1945 – 2003) art is touring New Zealand. It opened at City Gallery Wellington in October 2022 and closes on 6 February.…
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Jo Newman, Convenor of the Mt Victoria Historical Society, entertained Friends and guests with accounts of some of Mt Victoria’s characters from the late 19th century, set against the backdrop…
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MacDiarmid’s art - which had slid under my radar and I suspect that of quite a few other New Zealanders - gave me an impression of a painter who experimented…
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The University’s art collection makes you think. About New Zealand life, our collective stories and how lucky we are to have these treasures accessible to anyone who ventures into the…
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The process of art making is most important to Robin. It’s important to share knowledge and collaboration.
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These sessions are a chance to hear from scientists who are passionate about their specialist areas and learn a bit more about the world around us.
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