DVC: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre tour

Available: Ongoing

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre offer ākonga a great opportunity to consider design features of these iconic public buildings. We focus on the story behind the Len Lye Centre architecture and design principals, processes and challenges involved in creating contemporary art exhibitions. We tour the building starting at the main visitor entrance and follow the journey of art from the back-of-house workshop and temporary art storage to exhibition spaces. Limited group size applies.

The tour includes:

• Exploring the Len Lye Centre’s architecture: Understand the design vision behind this architectural landmark.
• Design principles: Examine the graphic and spatial design elements used in exhibition creation.
• Behind-the-scenes access: Follow the journey of art from back-of-house workshops and temporary storage to the exhibition spaces.