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Jim Allen  1922–2023

Jim Allen 1922–2023

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jim Allen MNZM and would like to recognise the extraordinary contribution that he made to the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand as an artist and educator.

Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)

Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)

The extraordinary exhibition Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist) provided Ōtautahi Christchurch audiences with a truly remarkable opportunity to experience artworks by Ralph Hotere at first hand. Ralph was one of Aotearoa’s most talented artists and, significantly for Christchurch, two of his most notable works, Godwit/Kuaka (1977) and Black Phoenix (1984–88), were shown for the first time in the city.

Matt Pine (1941–2021)

Matt Pine (1941–2021)

Te Puna o Waiwhetū Christchurch Art Gallery acknowledges the passing of Matt Pine (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāparāngi, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa).

Billy Apple (1935-2021)

Billy Apple (1935-2021)

Today we acknowledge with sadness the passing of Billy Apple (1935–2021), a senior figure in Aotearoa New Zealand art and frequent, valued collaborator with Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

Paratene Matchitt (1933 - 2021)

Paratene Matchitt (1933 - 2021)

 

Te Puna o Waiwhetū Christchurch Art Gallery recognizes the passing of Paratene Temokopuorongo Matchitt (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Whakatōhea and Ngāti Porou). 

Connecting people with art

Connecting people with art

Christchurch Art Gallery volunteer guide Allanah James joined the team in 2020. She talks about her passion for art and how there’s always so much more to learn about an artwork.

Whakahoki kōrero! Have your say!

Whakahoki kōrero! Have your say!

Christchurch City Council has just begun consultation on proposed changes to the city’s Long Term Plan. These will affect the levels of service we provide to you, more specifically our opening hours, what we can offer to school children and the programme of events and activities we put on for the visiting public.

Please follow the links below to find out more and have your say on the proposals.

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RIP Bill

RIP Bill

All of us at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū were very saddened to hear of the death of Bill Hammond over the weekend. Bill’s contribution to the art of Aotearoa New Zealand was original and unforgettable and he occupied a special, beloved place within the arts communities of Christchurch and Lyttelton.

A Bird in the Hand

A Bird in the Hand

The Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation is honoured to assist the Gallery in acquiring Bill Hammond's Bone Yard Open Home for its permanent collection. But, we need your help!

A Quick Q&A with James Oram

A Quick Q&A with James Oram

Over lockdown, Ōtautahi artist James Oram made a new work for our online exhibition Spheres: An Online Video Project. I asked him a few questions about the making of the work, which is up on our website until the end of October.

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