Inside the exhibition

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Poedua [Poetua], daughter of Oreo, chief of Ulaietea, one of the Society Isles, by John Webber (1751-1793) has arrived safely from Londonwill be on display until 30 January 2011 when it will move to Te Papa's conservation laboratory for cleaning and conservation, prior to being put back on display. more...

In focus: 17th century portrait prints

Traditions features a changing selection of prints and drawings from Te Papa's collection. Those now on display show how artists themselves were regarded, for the first time, as suitable subjects for portraits. more...

Sections of the exhibition

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation includes 6 sections:

• Beginnings
• Traditions
• New worlds
• A world away
• A new New Zealand art
• A bigger picture

Exhibition map