Exhibitions
Events
On display
Taranaki by Christopher Perkins
Christopher Perkins Taranaki 1931 oil on canvas.
Collection of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1968
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses Christopher Perkins's Taranaki in From Here on the Ground on the first 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 12 noon (except during public and school holidays).
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
From Here on the Ground
Populated places and cityscapes converge with backyards, factories and remote railway stops in this fascinating survey of twentieth-century Aotearoa New Zealand artists exploring urban, suburban and industrial landscapes.
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Renaissance by Roland Hipkins
Join Architectural heritage expert and art historian Dr Ann McEwan as she discusses Roland Hipkins' Renaissance on display in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Radical Practice: Architecture lecture by Marlon Blackwell
Join us for a lecture by leading American architect Marlon Blackwell.
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Cloud Landscape 2 by Marilynn Webb
Join guided engagement coordinator Rebecca Ogle as she discusses Marilynn Webb's Cloud Landscape 2 on display in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills on the ground floor.
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Aramoana Fossil series by Marilynn Webb
Join curator Melanie Oliver as she discusses Marilynn Webb's Aramoana Fossil series on display in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills on the ground floor.
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Pacific Countdown Suite by Marilynn Webb
Join volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Marilynn Webb's Pacific Countdown Suite on display in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills on the ground floor.
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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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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.