Event
Private Viewing at Jonathan Smart Gallery
Friends
- Past event
- Jonathan Smart Gallery
- $20, includes refreshments
Join the Friends and dealer Jonathan Smart for a private viewing and discussion of the group show Rock 'n' Roll.
This viewing celebrates 30 years of Jonathan Smart Gallery showing contemporary art in Christchurch. Rock 'n' Roll features works by 21 artists including Michael Parekowhai, et al., Julia Morison, Neil Dawson, Saskia Leek and Lonnie Hutchinson.
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