Toi Te Papa - International and New Zealand Art from Te Papa's collection

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata.
Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation is a major celebration of New Zealand’s rich and diverse artistic heritage. This long-term exhibition showcases more than 300 impressive artworks from Te Papa’s collections.

Iconic works from major artists like Heberley, Goldie, McCahon, Angus, Hotere, Albrecht, and Cotton sit alongside lesser-known treasures. Recurring themes and art movements are explored.

New: Works on paper changeover
The last changeover features works of architectural and ornamental subjects from the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries, as well as a selection of images after Raphael, Titian, and Parmigianino. more>

Read the introduction to the exhibition from Jonathan Mane-Wheoki, Director, Art and Collections Services (2004–2009).