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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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Digital Artist 'In Residence'Taranakite
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Saturday 25 July
Read the latest post by our current digital artist-in-residence, Sorawit Songsataya. Over the next four weeks, the artist will be "in residence" at their home in Wellington, sharing insights into the development of their new project through the Govett-Brewster’s online ...
ReadGuest Spotlight on the pioneering artist and experimental film maker.Lens on Lye
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Friday 24 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' ...
ReadArtists ‘In Residence’ 2020Introducing our First Digital Artist ‘In Residence’ of 2020…Sorawit Songsataya
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Friday 17 July
Meet the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre’s current Artist ‘In Residence’; Sorawit Songsataya. Over the next four weeks, Sorawit will be “in residence” at their home in Wellington, and sharing insights into the development of their new project through the ...
ReadGallery updateHappening! This July and August
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Thursday 16 July
There’s plenty to explore and experience at The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre this winter. The Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival, after-school art, free tours and brand new exhibitions from international and New Zealand-based artists are just some ...
ReadHoliday Art, Kids Flicks & City TrailJuly School Holidays at the Gallery
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Friday 3 July
Visit the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, this coming July school holidays, for free, fun things to do for all the family. Alongside our current exhibitions, the Govett-Brewster Shop, regular public programming, including cinema screenings, we’ve got the following free ...
ReadShort film & Family Art ActivityNgā Hua o te Tau Hou Māori. The Fruits of the Māori New Year.
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Friday 26 June
"Tērā Puanga ka rewa i te pae Nau mai, haramai ngā hua o te tau hou" Have you seen Puanga rising to the east at dawn? Appearing between May and June, Puanga - the star Rigel in the constellation Orion, ...
ReadArtists’ Residency Programme 2020In Residence
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Thursday 25 June
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre is pleased to announce our 2020 Artists ‘In Residence’, who will take up month-long residencies in their own homes or studios.
ReadOpen call for dances in the gallery spacesThe Art of Dance...in the Gallery
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Tuesday 23 June
We are proud to launch the next phase of Art of Dance, inviting dancers into The Govett-Brewster, to respond to current exhibitions, with a brilliant performance by internationally renowned dance artist Cameron McMillan, who performed alongside Len Lye's 'Sky Snakes', ...
ReadYour Submissions - The Art of Dance
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Monday 22 June
Many thanks to all the dancers who submitted a video for the launch of The Art of Dance! The Art of Dance project launched in late May, with an open call for entrants of all ages and dancing abilities to ...
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