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An offsite exhibition of new work by Meg Porteous: Germinal centre
New Exhibition
'Germinal centre' is the outcome of Meg Porteous’ digital residency with the Govett-Brewster, which has had a focus on two key photographic genres: the family photograph and the stock image.
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Gallery Director Announced
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Monday 7 December
Dr Zara Stanhope has been announced by New Plymouth District Council as the next director of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre.
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Monday 30 November
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre and a number of Taranaki’s top attractions have teamed up with the Auckland Art Fair 2021 as its exclusive Museum Partner. To celebrate, we’ll be presenting an iconic Len Lye sculpture at ...
ReadGuest Spotlight on the pioneering artist and experimental film maker.Lens On Lye
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Friday 14 August
Lens on Lye: Guest Spotlight on the pioneering artist and experimental filmmaker Artists, experts, scholars, specialists and Len Lye film fans share their insights on the artist and filmmaker in this fortnightly series, Lens on Lye, inspired by the current ...
ReadLatest updateCOVID-19 - Alert Level 2
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Wednesday 12 August
Kia ora koutou, Following the Government’s announcement on the COVID-19 alert levels, and for the safety of our audiences, artists, staff and community, the Govett Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre will be moving into Alert Level 2 from midday today. ...
ReadExhibition openingChallenging notions of migration, race and border: new exhibition suite at The Govett-Brewster
Gallery News

Friday 7 August
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre continues to lead contemporary art with its latest exhibition suite.
ReadGuest Spotlight on the pioneering artist and experimental filmmaker.Lens on Lye
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Friday 7 August
Artists, experts, scholars, specialists and Len Lye film fans share their insights on the artist and filmmaker in this fortnightly series, Lens on Lye, inspired by the current exhibition 'The Absolute Truth of the Happiness Acid' (6 Jun — 1 ...
ReadRadio InterviewCandice Lin Speaks to Radio New Zealand's Standing Room Only
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Wednesday 5 August
Ahead of their exhibition opening this Saturday 8 August, LA-based artist Candice Lin discusses how the themes in her collection, which looks at the history of plagues, viruses and blame, have been made uncannily relevant by current global events, on ...
ReadRumours (Mermaid) - Video PreviewDigital Artist 'In Residence' Sorawit Songsataya
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Tuesday 4 August
Our latest post from Govett-Brewster’s Artist ‘In Residence’ Sorawit Songsataya gives an immersive view into their forthcoming exhibition, which will open at the Gallery this coming weekend. Songsataya is currently "in residence" at their home in Wellington, sharing insights into ...
ReadGuest Spotlight on the pioneering artist and experimental film maker.Lens On Lye
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Friday 31 July
Artists, experts, scholars, specialists and Len Lye film fans will share their insights on the artist and experimental filmmaker in a brand new series coming to Instagram weekly, inspired by the current exhibition 'The Absolute Truth of the Happiness Acid' ...
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