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Building undergoing transformation, Govett-Brewster active

Building undergoing transformation, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility. Cafe Govett-Brewster remains open during this time. For opening times and menus go to www.govettbrewster.com/Visit/CafeGovettBrewster

If you find the good oil let us know

If you find the good oil let us know

Maddie Leach If you find the good oil let us know 2012-2013

If you find the good oil let us know

If you find the good oil let us know

Maddie Leach If you find the good oil let us know 2012 - 2013

Colour of Sin: Headcase Version

Colour of Sin: Headcase Version

Lisa Reihana Colour of Sin: Headcase Version 2005. Installation, audio, print media. Proposed gift to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Collection, courtesy the artist.

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

Studies in thickening

Studies in thickening

Lauren Winstone Studies in thickening 2011 (detail). Courtesy the artist

Flush Arena (with timekeeper)

Flush Arena (with timekeeper)

Paul Hartigan Flush Arena (with timekeeper) 1987/1995. Courtesy the artist

Galaxy, Galaxy, Galaxy

Galaxy, Galaxy, Galaxy

Alexandria Pittwood and Bill Culbert's Galaxy, Galaxy, Galaxy 2010 at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery 2012

Colour of Sin: Headcase Version

Colour of Sin: Headcase Version

Lisa Reihana Colour of Sin: Headcase Version 2005. Installation, audio, print media. Proposed gift to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Collection, courtesy the artist.

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

Fountain

Fountain

Len Lye Fountain 1960, Courtesy Len Lye Foundation and Benjamin Lindenhahn

The Grand Hall (pre-production study for There Will Be________)

The Grand Hall (pre-production study for There Will Be________)

Kerry Tribe The Grand Hall (pre-production study for There Will Be________) 2011/2012. Courtesy the artist

Nations

Nations

NS Harsha Nations 2008. Courtesy the artist and Sakshi Gallery

Taranaki from Rahotu, Taranaki, 1 July 2010

Taranaki from Rahotu, Taranaki, 1 July 2010

Laurence Aberhart Taranaki from Rahotu, Taranaki, 1 July 2010. Courtesy the artist

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

Born in a caul

Born in a caul

Vincent Ward Born in a caul 2011 (detail). Courtesy the artist

Produce

Produce

Don Driver Produce 1982. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Collection

The pressure of sunlight falling

The pressure of sunlight falling

Fiona Pardington, The pressure of sunlight falling , installation view 2011. Photo: Trevor Read

Time and Place

Time and Place

Let the Art Sing respond to Reuben Paterson's Time and Place. Photo: Melissa Sorrensen

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

einstein was a buddhist

einstein was a buddhist

Tiffany Singh einstein was a buddhist. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view. Photo: Bryan James

Your Memory of Rain Encased (UV Release)

Your Memory of Rain Encased (UV Release)

Dane Mitchell Your Memory of Rain Encased (UV Release) 2010. Photo: Mike Scott | lavamedia

Five Fountains and a Firebush

Five Fountains and a Firebush

Len Lye Five Fountains and a Firebush 2008. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view

Ascents and Descents in Realtime (22.03.08 v1)

Ascents and Descents in Realtime (22.03.08 v1)

Alex Monteith Ascents and Descents in Realtime (22.03.08 v1) 2008. Single-channel video installation with stereo audio, 19 min, 4.7 x 2.6 metres. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

Weapons

Weapons

Yin Xiuzhen Weapons 2007. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view (2010)

Real Time

Real Time

Leon Narbey A Film of Real Time 1970. 16mm colour film (film still). Photo courtesy of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

rainwob i

rainwob i

Francis Upritchard rainwob i 2008. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view

40th Birthday Party

40th Birthday Party

The Govett-Brewster celebrated it's 40th birthday party with an impressive projection of images on the Galley's exterior. Photo credit: Tim Gruchy

Songbirds

Songbirds

Pae White Songbirds 2001. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view (2010)

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

Building closed, Govett-Brewster active

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be closed for up to two years to enable work on earthquake strengthening, deferred maintenance and renewals and the construction of the Len Lye Centre. The Govett-Brewster team will be very active during the two years with off-site projects, touring exhibitions, public programmes and collaborations with other cultural organisations throughout Taranaki and New Zealand. During this transitional period, staff will be planning and preparing for the 2015 opening of the new combined facility.

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