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EXHIBITIONS

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery aims to present a dynamic and groundbreaking exhibition programme to Gallery audiences. The Govett-Brewster presents more than ten exhibitions every year, showcasing the best of local, national and international contemporary art.

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Rorschach Tree

Rorschach Tree

Vincent Ward with his painting Rorschach Tree 2011. Courtesy the artist

Embryo

Embryo

Vincent Ward Embryo 2011 (detail). Courtesy the artist

Trade Tattoo

Trade Tattoo

Len Lye Trade Tattoo 1937. Film still. Courtesy of the Len Lye Foundation and the British Post Office. From material preserved and made available by the New Zealand Film Archive Ngā Kaitiaki O Ngā Taonga Whitiāhua

Vincent Ward

Vincent Ward

Artist Vincent Ward at work. Courtesy the artist

N. or N.W.

N. or N.W.

Len Lye N. or N.W., 1937. Film still. Courtesy of the Len Lye Foundation and the British Post Office. From material preserved and made available by the New Zealand Film Archive Ngā Kaitiaki O Ngā Taonga Whitiāhua

Heart Light

Heart Light

Jacqueline Elley Heart Light 2005. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery installation view

The Golden Grain

The Golden Grain

Sara Hughes The Golden Grain 2011. Photo: Robert Charles | Taranaki Daily News

Fountain 1

Fountain 1

Len Lye Fountain 1 1960. Courtesy Benjamin Lindenhahn

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OLD GENES: ARTISTS
READING LEN LYE 

10 Dec 2011 – 26 Feb 2011

In addition to Len Lye's films, poems and sculptures, the exhibition presents the work of five contemporary artists engaging with Lye's legacy and the role of language in his work. More »

 

VINCENT WARD: BREATH –THE

FLEETING INTENSITY 
OF LIFE

10 Dec 2011 – 26 Feb 2012

This new exhibition showcases  Vincent Ward's recent exploration of the still image, presenting works that combine photography, paint and digital imaging alongside filmic vignettes. More »

  

OPEN WINDOW:
JACQUELINE ELLEY:
DETENEBRATE

3 Dec 2011  – 19 Feburary 2012

Jacqueline Elley works with light and muka, an organic, processed flax fibre traditionally produced in Taranaki, to explore the tensions between nature/culture, illumination/darkness and containment/fluidity. More »

 

Group Visits

Public events in the Govett-Brewster, which often incorporate tours of a specific location, are held every Sunday. Groups can book a private guided tour by contacting the Govett-Brewster. More »

Touring Exhibitions

Exhibitions curated by the Govett-Brewster have toured to New Zealand and international art museums. Works from the Govett-Brewster's permanent collection have also been loaned to other art and cultural institutions. More »

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