Handbags are familiar items to us; mostly utilitarian and a fact of life, but they did not emerge as desirable and useful objects all that long ago.. We all associate…
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The word Matarau refers to a multi-pronged spear used for fishing and eeling; in this work we see a mother with spear in hand guiding her 3 tamariki.
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Linda regaled us with a fascinating insight into the history of Circa, how such a modern live theatre organisation is run.
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The signature items exhibited include a range of undergarments - an Edwardian corset cover and petticoat with pocket; a remade dress, a child’s cape, a handmade blouse, an Edwardian blouse,…
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Many of us grew up with modernist design in furniture, ceramics, textiles, architecture and even ordinary household objects. Now enough time has passed since the peak of ‘modernism’ to allow…
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Art stolen to order. Paintings ripped out of frames in broad daylight. Ransom notes. The myth of reclusive billionaire art collector thief.
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Autumn has taken hold and winter is on the way but at the end of the school holidays this informal talk by David Alsop at his gallery in upper Cuba…
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Despite Covid numbers up in the thousands nationally, Rita Angus obviously has a strong following with over 60 people fronting up for this informative illustrated presentation. What an interesting journey…
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The Friends of Te Papa were made to feel very welcome on their visit to Webb's new Wellington auction house.
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Drawing on everything from census data to old photos, Richard immersed us in Wellington’s journey as Te Aro’s streets, buildings and people changed through time.
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