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Book of Len Lye’s poems released
Len Lye
The first collection of poetry by the internationally recognised pioneering filmmaker and kinetic artist Len Lye has been published by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Foundation.
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Pacific Co-ordinator ResidencyCreative New Zealand partners with the Gallery to support Pacific arts in Taranaki
Gallery News
Friday 23 July
Creative New Zealand and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre are delighted to announce a new collaboration to support Pasifika arts development and engagement in the Taranaki region.
ReadLaunching in Auckland: our new publication Uneven Bodies (reader)
Gallery News
Tuesday 20 July
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s new publication, Uneven Bodies (reader), will be launched at Samoa House Library in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland on Saturday 7 August from 2 - 4pm. The publication launch will include a panel discussion with guest speakers Olyvia ...
ReadA suite of five new exhibitions opens at the Govett-Brewster
New Exhibition
Monday 24 May
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre opens its winter exhibition suite on Saturday 22 May with five new exhibitions: Stars start falling: Teuane Tibbo, Ani O’Neill and Salome Tanuvasa; Dale Harding: There is no before; Len Lye: Tangibles ...
ReadAspects of Govett-Brewster Collection on show in Christchurch
News
Tuesday 18 May
If you’re in Christchurch before 25 July, make sure you catch the stunning exhibition Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist) currently on show at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
ReadPosition AvailableAssistant Curator Contemporary Art and Collections
Gallery News
Wednesday 28 April
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in the role of Assistant Curator Contemporary Art and Collections.
ReadFrom HomeTai Moana Tai Tangata: A Taranaki Tribal Perspective
Blog
Wednesday 14 April
Tai Moana Tai Tangata – A Taranaki Tribal Perspective is a five-part speaker series extending on the themes of Tai Moana Tai Tangata, bringing a Taranaki lens to continue the exhibition’s narrative.
ReadA Taranaki Art Adventure at the Auckland Art Fair
News
Wednesday 24 February
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 ...
ReadNew 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 ...
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