Exhibitions
Events
On display
The lover who does not forget sometimes dies of excess, exhaustion and tension of memory by Kim Pieters
Kim Pieters The lover who does not forget sometimes dies of excess, exhaustion and tension of memory 2001 Mixed media on board. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, purchased 2002
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
Join art historian Dorle Pauli as she discusses Kim Pieters' painting The lover who does not forget sometimes dies of excess, exhaustion and tension of memory in Now, Then, Next: Time and the Contemporary 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 12noon (except public and school holidays).
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
Now, Then, Next: Time and the Contemporary
8 March 2020
Time and the contemporary in recent works from the collection
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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.