Thursday 6 July
5.30pm–6.30pm: Constable: Impressions of Land, Sea and Sky
Join Anna Gray, curator of the Constable exhibition, as she discusses the innovative work of this remarkable English landscape artist.
Soundings Theatre, Level 2. Free entry.
6.30pm–8pm: Science Express @ Te Papa: Extreme Weather: What should we be bracing ourselves for?
Constable’s fascination with the weather is just as relevant today. Join Erick Brenstrum, MetService Severe Weather Forecaster, to investigate contemporary issues.
Espresso Café, Level 4. Free entry.
Saturday 15 July
12 noon–12.30pm: Clouds over Constable
Kids! Discover our new Constable exhibition. Constable loved to paint clouds. Now it’s your turn to paint them – on a rather unusual canvas. Come to Te Papa to find out what it is!
Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
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Art After Dark, Thursday 20 July: Erick Brenstrum
Erick Brenstrum, author of The New Zealand Weather Book, looks at Constable’s work from a meteorological point of view.
Art After Dark, Thursday 17 August: Dr John Gage
Join Dr John Gage for a discussion of works by Constable and Turner. From Cambridge University, Dr Gage is co-curator of Te Papa’s Constable exhibition.
Art After Dark, Thursday 21 September: Constable finale
Come along for a last viewing of Constable: Impressions of Land, Sea and Sky ‑ with guest speakers, special floortalks, and live music.
Traditional English High Tea @ Espresso
A High tea Buffet will be served in Espresso, Level 4 from 4 July until 31 July from 11.30am until 3.00pm daily at a cost of $15.00 per person. |
