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03-08-2025
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Landmark Don Binney Exhibition Coming To Gow Langsford Onehunga
Gow Langsford Gallery is delighted to be presenting a landmark solo exhibition celebrating one of Aotearoa's most distinctive and sought-after painters, Don Binney. Spanning five decades of his remarkable practice, the exhibition honours a career deeply rooted in New Zealand's landscapes and the birds that soar over them. Widely recognised as one of the leading painters of the 1960s, Binney is most well-known for his stylised depictions of native birds, poised against the country's curving hills and windswept coastal landscapes. In his early works, these birds hovered in abstracted indeterminate space; over time these landscapes became more specific, with recurring appearances of the dramatic west coast beaches of Auckland – particularly Te Henga (Bethell's Beach), a place of deep personal and artistic significance for Binney. This exhibition, which features paintings from 1962 through to 2010, offers a rare opportunity to witness the evolution of Binney's practice. From intimate Otago scenes to commanding canvases of soaring Kawaupaku, the works highlight his enduring connection to place, scale and form. Executed in both oil and acrylic, the paintings reflect Binney's lifelong engagement with the natural world – an engagement he once described as a 'celebration' of the sky, the sea, and the land. Binney's work is held in all major public collections within New Zealand including Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato, and Pataka Museum of Art and Culture. Binney was awarded the OBE in 1995 and has been the subject of major exhibitions over the years, including the retrospective Binney: 40 Years On, which toured New Zealand from 2003 to 2005. Don Binney offers a rare chance to view works held in private collections, many of which have not been publicly exhibited in years. Gow Langsford Gallery wishes to acknowledge all lenders for their generosity in making this exhibition possible. Exhibition Details: Don Binney 23 August – 20 September 2025 Opening Event: Saturday 23 August from 2-4pm Gow Langsford Onehunga 4 Princes Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, NZ Gallery Hours: Thursday-Friday 10-5pm Saturday 10-4pm Monday-Wednesday by appointment only.
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03-06-2025
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Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir And More: A Century Of Modern Art Opens This Weekend
Press Release – Auckland Art Gallery Encounter inspiring masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of all time in A Century of Modern Art, opening Saturday 7 June at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this special exhibition showcases 57 paintings by 53 artists who changed the course of art history, including Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Helen Frankenthaler, Édouard Manet, William Merritt Chase, Amedeo Modigliani, Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Robert Rauschenberg, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, James McNeill Whistler, and many more. Auckland Art Gallery Senior Curator International Art Sophie Matthiesson says, ' A Century of Modern Art traces the revolutionary transformations in Western painting from the 1860s to the 1960s. This timeframe witnessed the introduction of electricity, two world wars, multiple social revolutions and the nuclear age. 'It is an extraordinary chance to see these works in person and reflect on how art evolved in response to a rapidly changing world. The exhibition shows the lively exchange of artistic ideas and techniques between artists and movements in Europe and the United States of America.' The exhibition includes legendary highlights from Toledo Museum of Art's world-famous collection, such as Water Lilies, circa 1922, Claude Monet's shimmering painting of his beloved pond at Giverny; Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891, where smouldering colours and curving forms captured his fantasy of the tropical island; Henri Matisse's Dancer Resting, 1940, portraying model Lydia Delectorskaya in a moment of vivid repose in his studio; and Vincent van Gogh's unforgettable Wheatfields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890, a swirling, sun drenched portrayal of a harvest, painted days before his sudden death. This exhibition marks the first time Toledo Museum's collection of modern paintings has travelled together outside their home institution. Concurrent with the exhibition is an extensive programme of talks, tours, gallery open late nights, a kids and whānau guide, as well as family-friendly activities that will run throughout winter. Check out the newly launched range of tantalising themed products in the Gallery Shop, which includes Monet and van Gogh print, totes, scarves, scrunchies and much more. A Century of Modern Art is organised by the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio. This exhibition is proudly supported by HSBC, Cordis, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation, NZME and indemnified by the New Zealand Government. Tickets are available now for purchase here: Exhibition details A Century of Modern Art Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Saturday 7 June–Sunday 28 September 2025 Co-ordinating curator: Dr Sophie Matthiesson Tickets: Adults (New Zealanders) $29.50, Adults (International tourists) $34.50, Members FREE, Concessions $25.50. Children 12 and under FREE (must be with an accompanying adult). Events New Zealand Youth Choir present 'A Century of Modern Art' Sunday 8 June 1–1.50pm Free Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they respond to artworks in A Century of Modern Art. Hear their special choral interpretations of Monet's Water Lilies and Van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers. Members Late Thursday 12 June 6–8pm Gallery Members only, $10 + booking fees Join fellow art enthusiasts for an after-hours visit to A Century of Modern Art. Choose from four session times starting from 6pm. Open Late: An Abstract Experiment Thursdays 19 June, 17 July and 21 August, 6–9pm Admission to the event is free but a ticket is required to access the exhibition. The Gallery will come alive with free activations at night inspired by A Century of Modern Art. This will include DJs, jazz music, food and drink pop-ups and interactive activations. Open Lates are proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. Music of the Month Sunday 29 June, 2–3pm Free Music of the Month is a monthly series of live music events with artists from Aotearoa and beyond. This instalment with Tiny Ruins is inspired by A Century of Modern Art. Kids & Whānau Create: Abstract? What is that? Saturdays & Sundays in July & Every day during the school holidays (Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July) 11am–3pm Free Find the abstract paintings in A Century of Modern Art, then create your own stamps with simple shapes and forms to compose a masterpiece of your own. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin online Monday 14 July–Monday 18 August 7.30-8.30pm online every Monday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week online lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin auditorium Wednesday 16 Jul 2025—Wednesday 20 Aug 10.30-11.30am auditorium every Wednesday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week in-person lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Check the Gallery's website for full event details. Gauguin Street in Tahiti Carryall $60 Carry a masterpiece with you with this tote bag featuring Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891. Keith Grinter Monet Water Lilies Tumbler $75 Make any meal a masterpiece when accompanied with a drink in these gorgeous glass tumblers like no others! Van Gogh Wheat Fields Silk Scrunchie $39 Secure your locks with a perfectly oversized scrunchie. This luxurious silk hairpiece features Vincent van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890. About Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is the largest and most inspiring visual arts experience in New Zealand. Its collection and loan collections currently number over 18,000 artworks. They include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, they represent significant international painting, sculpture and print collections. About Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's cultural and economic agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is one of the substantive cultural institutions that Tātaki Auckland Unlimited owns, operates and maintains for the benefit of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. About the Toledo Museum of Art Established in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. It believes that art transforms people's lives and invites them to see differently. Its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, with a particular strength in glass—recognised as one of the finest collections in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people's lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.
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03-06-2025
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Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir And More: A Century Of Modern Art Opens This Weekend
Encounter inspiring masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of all time in A Century of Modern Art, opening Saturday 7 June at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this special exhibition showcases 57 paintings by 53 artists who changed the course of art history, including Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Helen Frankenthaler, Édouard Manet, William Merritt Chase, Amedeo Modigliani, Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Robert Rauschenberg, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, James McNeill Whistler, and many more. Auckland Art Gallery Senior Curator International Art Sophie Matthiesson says, ' A Century of Modern Art traces the revolutionary transformations in Western painting from the 1860s to the 1960s. This timeframe witnessed the introduction of electricity, two world wars, multiple social revolutions and the nuclear age. 'It is an extraordinary chance to see these works in person and reflect on how art evolved in response to a rapidly changing world. The exhibition shows the lively exchange of artistic ideas and techniques between artists and movements in Europe and the United States of America.' The exhibition includes legendary highlights from Toledo Museum of Art's world-famous collection, such as Water Lilies, circa 1922, Claude Monet's shimmering painting of his beloved pond at Giverny; Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891, where smouldering colours and curving forms captured his fantasy of the tropical island; Henri Matisse's Dancer Resting, 1940, portraying model Lydia Delectorskaya in a moment of vivid repose in his studio; and Vincent van Gogh's unforgettable Wheatfields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890, a swirling, sun drenched portrayal of a harvest, painted days before his sudden death. This exhibition marks the first time Toledo Museum's collection of modern paintings has travelled together outside their home institution. Concurrent with the exhibition is an extensive programme of talks, tours, gallery open late nights, a kids and whānau guide, as well as family-friendly activities that will run throughout winter. Check out the newly launched range of tantalising themed products in the Gallery Shop, which includes Monet and van Gogh print, totes, scarves, scrunchies and much more. A Century of Modern Art is organised by the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio. This exhibition is proudly supported by HSBC, Cordis, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation, NZME and indemnified by the New Zealand Government. Tickets are available now for purchase here: Exhibition details A Century of Modern Art Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Saturday 7 June–Sunday 28 September 2025 Co-ordinating curator: Dr Sophie Matthiesson Tickets: Adults (New Zealanders) $29.50, Adults (International tourists) $34.50, Members FREE, Concessions $25.50. Children 12 and under FREE (must be with an accompanying adult). Events New Zealand Youth Choir present 'A Century of Modern Art' Sunday 8 June 1–1.50pm Free Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they respond to artworks in A Century of Modern Art. Hear their special choral interpretations of Monet's Water Lilies and Van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers. Members Late Thursday 12 June 6–8pm Gallery Members only, $10 + booking fees Join fellow art enthusiasts for an after-hours visit to A Century of Modern Art. Choose from four session times starting from 6pm. Open Late: An Abstract Experiment Thursdays 19 June, 17 July and 21 August, 6–9pm Admission to the event is free but a ticket is required to access the exhibition. The Gallery will come alive with free activations at night inspired by A Century of Modern Art. This will include DJs, jazz music, food and drink pop-ups and interactive activations. Open Lates are proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. Music of the Month Sunday 29 June, 2–3pm Free Music of the Month is a monthly series of live music events with artists from Aotearoa and beyond. This instalment with Tiny Ruins is inspired by A Century of Modern Art. Kids & Whānau Create: Abstract? What is that? Saturdays & Sundays in July & Every day during the school holidays (Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July) 11am–3pm Free Find the abstract paintings in A Century of Modern Art, then create your own stamps with simple shapes and forms to compose a masterpiece of your own. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin online Monday 14 July–Monday 18 August 7.30-8.30pm online every Monday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week online lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin auditorium Wednesday 16 Jul 2025—Wednesday 20 Aug 10.30-11.30am auditorium every Wednesday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week in-person lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Check the Gallery's website for full event details. Gauguin Street in Tahiti Carryall $60 Carry a masterpiece with you with this tote bag featuring Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891. Keith Grinter Monet Water Lilies Tumbler $75 Make any meal a masterpiece when accompanied with a drink in these gorgeous glass tumblers like no others! Van Gogh Wheat Fields Silk Scrunchie $39 Secure your locks with a perfectly oversized scrunchie. This luxurious silk hairpiece features Vincent van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890. About Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is the largest and most inspiring visual arts experience in New Zealand. Its collection and loan collections currently number over 18,000 artworks. They include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, they represent significant international painting, sculpture and print collections. About Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's cultural and economic agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is one of the substantive cultural institutions that Tātaki Auckland Unlimited owns, operates and maintains for the benefit of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. About the Toledo Museum of Art Established in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. It believes that art transforms people's lives and invites them to see differently. Its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, with a particular strength in glass—recognised as one of the finest collections in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people's lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.
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07-05-2025
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More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June
Article – Elephant Publicity Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment. This June, the Pacific Dance Festival invites audiences to connect more deeply with Pacific creativity, offering a rich programme of performance, rehearsal and workshop events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Alongside the return of Aruna Po-Ching's acclaimed dance-theatre work, the festival opens its doors to a series of free open rehearsals and a hands-on Cook Islands workshop with master artist Aunty Kura Taruia. PELE: The Goddess of Fire will be performed at Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June at 7pm. Created and directed by Aruna Kekeha Po-Ching, the work draws on the Hawaiian myth of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, creation, and destruction. As Pele dreams of a prince and sends her sister Hi'iaka across the ocean to bring him back, the story unfolds through hula-informed choreography, theatrical storytelling, and striking Indigenous scenography. Featuring a cast of eighteen dancers and musical direction by Dr. Opeloge Ah Sam, PELE offers a rich, emotional and visually powerful experience. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will also open its doors for three free open rehearsals, inviting audiences behind the scenes. On Saturday 24 May, Iatua Richard Felagai Taito (Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland PhD candidate) shares a new work-in-development. On Saturday 31 May, Unitec-Te Pūkenga Performing & Screen Arts, dance students Leilani Grace Tonu'u, Lily-Mae Baird, Komai Waqalevu and Nate Gacusan present contemporary solos. All of these artists will also appear in the Moana Show on Tuesday 17 June at Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, with tickets available now via Eventfinda. On Sunday 8 June, Faiva at the Museum takes place at Auckland War Memorial Museum from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This free activation is more than performance — Faiva is the living expression of Pacific identity, knowledge, and connection through movement, voice, and heart. Audiences are invited to go behind the scenes and witness the creative process in action, with open rehearsals of Shapes In The Clouds (11:30am–12:00pm) and Kuini (12:30pm–1:00pm), each followed by a public Q&A with the cast. Then on Saturday 14 June, Po-Ching and dancers from The Hula Journey open a rehearsal of PELE, offering a glimpse into its choreographic process. Following the 14 June open rehearsal, Aunty Kura Taruia leads a free public workshop exploring Cook Islands dance (ura) and flower crown-making (ei katu). A respected elder, choreographer and costume maker, Aunty Kura brings decades of knowledge to her workshops. Participants must book in advance and attend both sessions. The event is free and takes place in a public space — comfortable clothing and water bottles are encouraged. Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment.
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07-05-2025
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More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June
This June, the Pacific Dance Festival invites audiences to connect more deeply with Pacific creativity, offering a rich programme of performance, rehearsal and workshop events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Alongside the return of Aruna Po-Ching's acclaimed dance-theatre work, the festival opens its doors to a series of free open rehearsals and a hands-on Cook Islands workshop with master artist Aunty Kura Taruia. PELE: The Goddess of Fire will be performed at Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June at 7pm. Created and directed by Aruna Kekeha Po-Ching, the work draws on the Hawaiian myth of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, creation, and destruction. As Pele dreams of a prince and sends her sister Hi'iaka across the ocean to bring him back, the story unfolds through hula-informed choreography, theatrical storytelling, and striking Indigenous scenography. Featuring a cast of eighteen dancers and musical direction by Dr. Opeloge Ah Sam, PELE offers a rich, emotional and visually powerful experience. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will also open its doors for three free open rehearsals, inviting audiences behind the scenes. On Saturday 24 May, Iatua Richard Felagai Taito (Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland PhD candidate) shares a new work-in-development. On Saturday 31 May, Unitec-Te Pūkenga Performing & Screen Arts, dance students Leilani Grace Tonu'u, Lily-Mae Baird, Komai Waqalevu and Nate Gacusan present contemporary solos. All of these artists will also appear in the Moana Show on Tuesday 17 June at Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, with tickets available now via Eventfinda. On Sunday 8 June, Faiva at the Museum takes place at Auckland War Memorial Museum from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This free activation is more than performance — Faiva is the living expression of Pacific identity, knowledge, and connection through movement, voice, and heart. Audiences are invited to go behind the scenes and witness the creative process in action, with open rehearsals of Shapes In The Clouds (11:30am–12:00pm) and Kuini (12:30pm–1:00pm), each followed by a public Q&A with the cast. Then on Saturday 14 June, Po-Ching and dancers from The Hula Journey open a rehearsal of PELE, offering a glimpse into its choreographic process. Following the 14 June open rehearsal, Aunty Kura Taruia leads a free public workshop exploring Cook Islands dance (ura) and flower crown-making (ei katu). A respected elder, choreographer and costume maker, Aunty Kura brings decades of knowledge to her workshops. Participants must book in advance and attend both sessions. The event is free and takes place in a public space — comfortable clothing and water bottles are encouraged. Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment.
