Exhibitions
Events
On display
Ascent – Above the Nation State Board Game Display Prototype by Simon Denny
Simon Denny Ascent - Above the Nation State Board Game Display Prototype (detail) 2017. Mixed media. Private collection, USA
Art Bite
Past event
Meet at the front desk
Join volunteer guide Stephanie Beth as she discusses Simon Denny's Ascent – Above the Nation State Board Game Display Prototype on display in Simon Denny: The Founder's Paradox on the ground floor.
Art Bites are 30-minute lunchtime presentations on a single work on display, presented by our staff, guides and guest speakers.
There's a new Art Bite to enjoy each Friday at 12noon (except public and school holidays)
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
Simon Denny: The Founder's Paradox
28 April 2019
The Founder’s Paradox uses gaming to reflect on competing political visions for New Zealand’s future.
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Hawkins by Rata Lovell-Smith
Join guide volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Rata Lovell-Smith's Hawkins in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Taranaki by Christopher Perkins
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses Christopher Perkins's Taranaki in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Sign Language Tours
Celebrate Sign Language Week and take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our guides and a sign language interpreter.
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Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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Art Safari
A chance for pre-schoolers to paint, glue, print, stamp and colour without making a mess at home. Art Safari is designed for our youngest budding artists between 2-4 years old.
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Late Night Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.