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Gallery publications pick up awards
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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.
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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.
ReadLalaga Pasifika 2022 Wrap Video
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Tuesday 20 September
On Saturday May 28th 2022, the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and the Ngāmotu Pacific community participated in a day of art and culture recognising and celebrating Pacific arts in our community.
ReadFoundation Members contribute to major new installation
New Exhibition

Tuesday 16 August
Govett-Brewster Foundation Members, with the Pollen Foundation and Bowen Galleries have enabled senior artist Shona Rapira Davies to achieve one of her most significant works to date.
ReadGallery’s Friends celebrate 50 years!
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Monday 15 August
Established in 1971, the Friends of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery have been the membership organisation of the Gallery for over 50 years.
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