Showing items in November 2008.
NOV 14
14 November 2008
The Friends of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery have raised $30,000 following a spirited fundraising auction.
More than 160 attended The Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless Auction held at the Gallery last Friday night.
The popular auction saw dozens of satisfied supporters walk away with packages...
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NOV 12
12 November 2008
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s highly anticipated spring exhibition, Peter Robinson: Snow Ball Blind Time has snowballed in popularity among gallery visitors and critics alike.
Since the opening a month ago more than 6000 visitors have attended the exhibition.
“Awe-inspiring” incredible”,...
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NOV 12
12 November 2008
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s current exhibiting artist Peter Robinson has won the 2008 Walters Prize – New Zealand’s richest and most prestigious contemporary art award.
The announcement was made at a gala dinner on Friday night, October 31 at the Auckland Maritime Museum.
Robinson has won...
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NOV 12
12 November 2008
Participation, community and exchange are key flavours that form the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s forthcoming suite of exhibitions.
The summer suite features works by internationally acclaimed artists Lee Mingwei and Len Lye, New Zealand Artist in Residence Liz Allan and a selection of New Zealand...
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