Art
Questioning, creating, changing
Kiwi painter Ian Scott pulled away from the dominant ideas of his time and pushed towards new possibilities. Paying homage to this great artist, New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata celebrates Scott’s work until the 11th of February.
Weaving textile connections
Help weave together a communal tapestry and engage in a kōrero about textile waste at the activation Micro Mill, taking up residence on the corner of Victoria and Dixon Streets until the 21st of December.
A woman’s perspective
Artist Susanne Kerr examines the relationship between humans and their environments in intricate and overflowing paintings as part of her new exhibition Remnants, on display at Pātaka Art + Museum.
The poetry of painting
With his newest pieces currently on display at Robert Heald Gallery until the 18th of November, Andrew McLeod tells us all about his career, process, and inspiration.
The tapestry of life
Artist Kate Stevens West weaves together the fabric of her maternal ancestors into a tapestry of her heritage.
Same same but different
This exhibition at New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata until the 10th of December explores how Sāmoan culture and tradition has changed over the last 150 years by placing contemporary and historical photographs side by side.
Walking backwards into the future
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Pātaka Art + Museum reflects on their past while turning their gaze towards the future.
Down the rabbit hole
An exhibition that examines the relationship between contemporary art and internet culture, Steamed Hams at Dowse Art Museum is a full-course meal.
Movement of life
With a rich, textural style and decades of experience, painter John Badcock captures the fleeting beauty of life in his en plein air artworks.
Buzzing for Barbie
The wonderful, whimsical world of Barbie (and Ken) has descended on Wellington Museum. Discover Barbie’s dreamland and get to know Patsy Carlisle, one of New Zealand’s biggest collectors.
A unique language
Renowned Māori artist Darcy Nicholas was blown away when he happened upon the work of emerging Māori artist Pēkere Fruean. Explore their collaborative exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum.
The human spirit shines through
The Parkin Drawing Prize, on at the Academy Galleries until the 3rd of September, showcases New Zealand excellence and innovation in drawing in all its forms, processes, materials, and ideas.