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A Taranaki Art Adventure at the Auckland Art Fair
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We're at the Fair
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.
We’ll be presenting Len Lye’s iconic kinetic sculpture Big Blade outside the main entrance to the Fair on Auckland’s Waterfront from 24-28 February 2021, thanks to John and Lynda Matthews and Technix Industries.
To celebrate our partnership with the Auckland Art Fair, we’re offering an exclusive Taranaki Art Adventure package to Fair-goers.

New artwork by Maioha Kara celebrates the changing of the seasons
New Exhibition

Tuesday 16 February
What was, what is and what will come. Salutations Maioha Kara 5 December 2020 – 15 March 2021 A new artwork installed in the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s street-facing Window Gallery celebrates the change of the seasons from spring to summer ...
ReadBrett Graham’s 'Tai Moana Tai Tangata'The architecture of war and language of memorials
New Exhibition

Tuesday 16 February
Tai Moana Tai Tangata Brett Graham 5 December 2020 – 2 May 2021 A major installation of new artworks by Brett Graham, (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre, tells a cautionary tale of ...
ReadAn offsite exhibition of new work by Meg Porteous: Germinal centre
New Exhibition

Tuesday 15 December
'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.
ReadGallery 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.
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
Blog

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 ...
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