Letter Man: Joseph Churchward's world of type
This exhibition reveals the life and work of this renowned Samoan typographer. It celebrates the artistry and passion of a man who lives in New Zealand but whose original typefaces are used worldwide.
Letter Man: Joseph Churchward's world of type
Opening 21 August
The Ilot room, Level 4.
Free Entry.
New multimedia experience!
The Timewarp has now closed for us to install a spectacular new multimedia and interactive experience. In the meantime, visit www.ourspace.tepapa.com to contribute images and clips and become part of the Our Space community.
Our Space
Long-term exhibition opening 27 September 2008
Level 2
Free entry
E Tū Ake: Standing Strong
E Tū Ake: Standing Strong is a contemporary Māori exhibition. It presents a living culture, through taonga (ancestral treasures) of great beauty, dynamic contemporary art, photography and design, and a range of digital media.
E Tū Ake: Standing Strong
8 November 2008 – 11 January 2009
The TOWER Gallery, Level 4
Free entry
Monet and the Impressionists
This is a rare chance to see some of the world’s most famous and best-loved Impressionist paintings, including Claude Monet's Water Lilies, Haystacks, and Meadow with Poplars. Around 30 works by Monet will be displayed alongside Impressionist masterpieces by Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, Sisley, Cézanne, and others.
Te Papa is the only New Zealand venue for Monet and the Impressionists.
Monet and the Impressionists
Opens 14 February 2009
The TOWER Gallery, Level 4
Admission charges apply
This exhibition is jointly organised by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, home to one of the world's leading collections of Impressionist art, and the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts.