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‘Where the picture stops and the world begins’

‘Where the picture stops and the world begins’

The way a work of art is framed affects our perception of the piece. A bad frame can detract and distract, a good frame enhances and even extends a work. While the Gallery has been closed we have updated frames for a number of works in the collection.

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Portraits and Creatures

Portraits and Creatures

The My Gallery feature on this website allows people to collect their favourite art, articles, video and audio from our website in one place, add their own images and notes, and share on social media. It’s a fun feature, so if you haven’t already had a play with it, hop on over and have a go.

 

Exhibition

Michael Parekowhai: Chapman's Homer at the Christchurch International Airport

Attention cabin crew: something slightly unusual just landed at Christchurch International Airport

Exhibition

The Virtues: Megan Jenkinson

In The Virtues innovative Auckland photographer Megan Jenkinson examines philosophical, moral, ethical and political issues and theories through the time-honoured techniques of personification, allegory and metaphor.

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Walk the Beat

Walk the Beat

Volunteer guide Rod McKay talks about his life, being an art tourist, and guiding Gallery tours.

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