World of WearableArt – Up CloseAo KākahuToi – Kia Tata

Experience World of WearableArt like never before. A theatrical journey and immersive exhibition that invites you to get up close to the extraordinary garments and explore limitless creativity. 

When | Āhea

12 Dec 2020 – 14 Feb 2021

Where | Ki hea

Amokura, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

Adult $22.50, Concession $19.50, Child $7.50, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $52.50

Featuring 38 works of wearable art from around the world, World of WearableArt – Up Close showcases the most breath-taking creations from New Zealand’s very own World of WearableArt.

Discover the jaw-dropping detail and unconventional creativity of wearable art. From 500 abandoned music festival tents transformed into avant-garde works of art, to a wearable Axminster carpet inspired by Frida Kahlo, to a cathedral made from more than 2300 individually cut pieces of laser etched felt, learn about the unique stories behind the designs and be inspired as something WOW this way comes.

The exhibition runs 12 Dec 2020 – 14 Feb 2021.

For a strictly limited season only.

Discounted tickets for classes

An exclusive school group price of $30 per five students, plus one teacher or adult helper.

Underling, Gillian Saunders, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Human Nature, Saar Snoek, Netherlands. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Gothic Habit, Lynn Christiansen, United States. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Waka Huia, Kayla Christensen, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Axminstress, Kate MacKenzie, New Zealand . Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai, Tina Hutchison-Thomas, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

Gemini: The Twins, Dawn Mostow & Ben Gould, United States. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd

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