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White on White
23 Nov 2008 – 14 Nov 2009
New for children and families, White on White is the thought-provoking replacement to I See Red. Includes new works by contemporary artists, and works from the permanent collection by Ando Hiroshige, Eileen Mayo, Jude Rae and Peter Robinson.
Steve Carr Giraffe 2005. Colour photograph. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, purchased 2008
About this Exhibition
Keeping younger audiences in mind, White on White is an exhibition brimming with the imaginative possibilities of white.
The exhibition includes new or recent works by artists including Sean Kerr, Steve Carr, Scott Eady, Simon Shepheard, Niki Hastings-McFall and Gregor Kregar, with highlights from the collection by Eileen Mayo, Ando Hiroshige, Peter Robinson and Jude Rae.
Interactive components include a scientific machine investigating the nature of white light, an artwork in fake fur by Simon Shepheard and a miniature photo booth allowing visitors to make and email their own creations inspired by Steve Carr's photography.
Exhibition Supporters
Current Exhibitions
Jae Hoon Lee Annapurna 2010. Digital photograph. Commissioned in 2010 for Springboard
Jae Hoon Lee: Annapurna
Nov 2010 – Sep 2012
Forecourt
Julia Morison Aibohphobia 2011. Acrylic paint
Julia Morison: Aibohphobia
Jun 2011 – Sep 2012
Forecourt
Wayne Youle I seem to have temporarily misplaced my sense of humour (detail) 2011. Reproduced courtesy of the artist
Wayne Youle: I seem to have temporarily misplaced my sense of humour
Ongoing