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What’s On
Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist
A rare opportunity to view the work of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most adventurous and experimental modernist artists.
Made in the Pacific: A Collection of Tāoga
A selection of Pacific tāoga from the Canterbury Museum in conversation with contemporary artworks that highlight the continued strength in culture and traditional art forms.
Mark Adams: A Survey | He Kohinga Whakaahua
A comprehensive survey spanning the artist's career.
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Taharaki Skyside in Venice
We’re incredibly proud of the role Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū has played as delivery partner for Aotearoa New Zealand’s participation in the 61st Biennale di Venezia. From the moment the Gallery’s selection of Fiona Pardington as artist was confirmed by Creative New Zealand, Taharaki Skyside has required a huge effort and commitment from right across the Gallery team. It was amazing to see that expertise, care and professionalism represented in Venice when the exhibition opened last month.
Director's Foreword
Director’s Foreword
In late 2024, the Gallery received the great honour of being chosen by Creative New Zealand as their delivery partner for the national pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. That was the first step in a long process, and as I write this I am preparing to attend the opening of Fiona Pardington’s spectacular exhibition Taharaki Skyside. Our decision to propose Fiona for this occasion was based in our deep respect for her body of practice, and our belief that her current works – profoundly moving photographic portraits of taxidermied native manu in museum collections – were a perfect fit for this moment on the global stage.
Director's Foreword
Director’s Foreword
Welcome to the two-hundred and twenty-third edition of our quarterly Bulletin magazine. We are especially proud of each issue of this magazine; it remains one of our most important ways of staying connected with our Friends, Foundation supporters, our Ōtautahi audience and the wider art sector.
Bulletin is made possible thanks to our ongoing partnership with Leon White Design and the talented design students from Ara Institute of Canterbury. My sincere thanks go to Leon and his team, who have expertly led Bulletin’s design since B.206 back in December 2021. Their creativity, care and commitment continue to shape the look and feel of our magazine, and we are deeply grateful for their support.
Director's Foreword
Director's Foreword
Welcome to the summer issue of Bulletin. The last few months have held some big moments for the Gallery. A particular highlight was the launch of our new exhibition Whāia Te Taniwha, accompanied by a day of talks, tours and storytelling, and followed by Te Pō Taniwha, a fantastic night of art and music. It was wonderful to see so many people in the Gallery enjoying themselves and engaging with this terrific show.
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Director's Foreword
One of the undeniable perks of my job is the view: from my office I can look down across the Gallery foyer, with a bird’s eye view on our activities. It’s always great to see tour groups and schools coming through the door. The school holidays bring a fresh energy to our foyer and galleries, with lots of families, noise and an undeniable buzz.
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Director’s Foreword
The start of a new year is always a good time to think about the last twelve months and ensure good plans are in place for the coming year. Our exhibitions are scheduled and developed a number of years ahead of opening, so it’s always exciting to see them finally come to fruition – and appear in print in each new edition of Bulletin.
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Director’s Foreword
As I write this it’s a cold and gloomy Ōtautahi Christchurch day and the Gallery is abuzz with a wide range of visitors, family groups and children, taking part in our school holiday workshops and programmes, and filling our spaces with activity, excitement and laughter. It’s a lovely warm place to be on a grey day. Hopefully by the time this Bulletin arrives in your hand there’s a sense that spring is arriving, trees are greening up and the days are longer once again. By then we will have recently opened our major new collection focused exhibition to replace Perilous: Unheard Stories from the Collection.
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Director’s Foreword
Welcome to the winter 2024 edition of Bulletin. At its very heart, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is built upon a collection that weaves together diverse threads from history, culture and imagination. From contemporary installations that reflect and challenge the world around us to finely crafted historical paintings, each piece tells us something about the human experience, connecting past, present and future in a continuous dialogue. The works in our collection make other statements too: about where we have come from, who we are now, and how we hope others might see us in the future. Far more than a selection of static objects, it’s a living resource that will continue to grow and change as time passes and ideas shift, and as Ōtautahi Christchurch continues to adapt and transform into a diverse and exciting cultural powerhouse.
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Director's Foreword
It feels a bit strange to be writing the foreword for the autumn edition of Bulletin on one of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s hottest days. However, here I am, welcoming in a new year and enjoying an amazing summer, while signalling a change in seasons and a range of new exhibitions and programmes here at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. It has been a fantastic, bustling summer for the Gallery so far, and we have welcomed over 60,000 visitors between 1 December 2023 and 31 January 2024.
Director's Foreword
Director’s Foreword
Welcome to a very special edition of Bulletin. This issue is something of a change for us: the first full ‘takeover’ by one exhibition. Spring Time is Heart-break: Contemporary Art in Aotearoa is our major show for the summer season. It occupies the entire ground floor of the Gallery and offers a snapshot of contemporary practice across Aotearoa, so it is wide in scope and rich with a breadth of materials.