Détour by Michael Parekowhai

Whimsical but with a critical edge, ‘Détour’ is Michael Parekowhai’s response to the repositioning of contemporary art at Te Papa with the opening of the new gallery.

Tūrangawaewae: Art and New Zealand

From Te Papa’s art collection comes a dynamic exhibition across five galleries. The art works here explore identity and cross-cultural exchange.

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This portrait wall forms part of the Toi Art exhibition ‘Tūrangawaewae: Art & New Zealand’, which spans historical portraiture to contemporary practice, with art works that inspire and provoke, question and console.

Art I’m Into: Charlotte Davy, Head of Art

“When I first unpacked this work from its travelling crate an uncontrollable shiver went up my spine.”

Kaleidoscope: Abstract Aotearoa

An exploration of colour, shape, and pattern in the Pacific.

The secrets found on the backs of paintings

Conservator Paintings Linda Waters writes about what the back of a painting can tell you.

Lisa Walker, New Zealand’s jeweller provocateur

It’s 30 years since Lisa Walker set off on her journey in jewellery. Te Papa marks this achievement with the survey exhibition Lisa Walker: I want to go to my bedroom but I can’t be bothered.

‘A mix of control and accident’ – Helen Calder in her own words