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Walters Prize artists linked to Gallery programme
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The Govett-Brewster team congratulates all the finalists in the 2023 Walters Prize, and in particular acknowledges two of the finalists - Ana Iti and Brett Graham - who we have worked closely with over recent years.
ReadResidency programme welcomes Indigenous Artists from Taiwan
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Wednesday 8 March
We're committed to connecting people, communities and cultures to encourage critical dialogue about the world we live in. Aligned to this, we announce the first of our 2023 artist residencies, in partnership with the Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural ...
ReadGovett-Brewster team helps deliver Parihaka children's event
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Tuesday 21 February
In late January the Gallery team delivered Rā Korikori - a family-friendly event aimed to send the children of the Parihaka and Coastal Taranaki communities back to school in great spirits.
ReadGallery publications pick up awards
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Thursday 22 December
Three Govett-Brewster publications were commended at the 2022 Art Association of Australia and New Zealand Art Writing and Publishing Awards.
ReadLeroy Nurkka, Victoria University of WellingtonLen Lye’s shadowgraph portraits
Len Lye

Wednesday 21 December
Essay by Leroy Nurkka 2022 Victoria University Summer Scholarship participant working with the Len Lye Foundation archive at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre.
ReadTaranaki Daily News / Stuff.co.nzThe Tongan artist who never went to art school
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Wednesday 14 December
A Tongan artist who never went to art school is now showing her work in New Plymouth’s prestigious Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre.
ReadLen Lye: Master of Motion
Len Lye

Tuesday 13 December
Master of Motion the newly commissioned documentary about Len Lye will screen daily between 1pm and 2pm, in the Len Lye Centre cinema.
ReadGallery welcomes new International Film Curator in Residence
Gallery News

Monday 5 December
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre has welcomed Alla Gadassik as its International Film Curator in Residence for 2022 to 2025.
ReadTe Au: Liquid Constituencies Opening Weekend Programme
New Exhibition

Tuesday 29 November
Join us to celebrate the opening of Te Au: Liquid Constituencies with a series of artist korero and events throughout the day.
ReadGovett-Brewster welcomes Assistant Curator, Contemporary Māori Art
Gallery News

Monday 10 October
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre is excited to announce curator and artist Taarati Taiaroa (Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Apa) will join the Gallery in the role of Assistant Curator, Contemporary Māori Art.
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