Exhibitions
Events
On display
CANCELLED Gregory O'Brien Discusses Laurence Aberhart
Laurence Aberhart Kamala, Astral and Charlotte, Lyttelton, October 1981. 8 x 10" contact print. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased 2016
Talk
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
CANCELLED - Due to illness Greg will not able to present this talk. We apologise for the inconvenience.
‘Aberhart's images are bathed in the light of photographic history, as well as that of the world around. In his exquisite prints, photography reclaims a magic often lost in the digital age.’
Poet, painter, curator and writer Gregory O’Brien joins us to discuss the work of New Zealand's most eminent photographer.
Related reading: Talk, Free event
Exhibition
Aberhart Starts Here
6 February 2018
Iconic and unseen early photographs of Christchurch by Laurence Aberhart
Event
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.