Art books

Books about the national art collection, photography, biography, exhibition catalogues and more.

Robin White: Something is Happening Here

Robin White: Something is Happening Here

Major survey of the 50-year career of one of New Zealand’s best-loved artists, Robin White.
Ngā Tai Whakarongorua | Encounters

Ngā Tai Whakarongorua | Encounters

Accessible, informative guide to one of Te Papa's most popular permanent art exhibitions
Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life

Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life

Revised edition of the award-winning biography of one of New Zealand's most famous women artists
The Back of the Painting

The Back of the Painting

Behind the scenes with the experts on famous paintings
New Zealand Art at Te Papa

New Zealand Art at Te Papa

A survey of Te Papa’s treasure trove of New Zealand art
Ten x Ten: Art at Te Papa

Ten x Ten: Art at Te Papa

One hundred of the best-loved works in the national art collection at Te Papa
The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

100+ art activities based on the collection of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum and gallery
Three Cool Board Books

Three Cool Board Books

Beautiful, collectible, and very cool New Zealand art books for very young readers
Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer

Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer

From Montana award-winning author Jill Trevelyan comes the first biography of Peter McLeavey, the charismatic, pioneering art dealer who since the 1960s has shaped – even transformed – New Zealand art.

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Art books

Robin White: Something is Happening Here

Ngā Tai Whakarongorua | Encounters

Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life

The Back of the Painting

New Zealand Art at Te Papa

Ten x Ten: Art at Te Papa

The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

Three Cool Board Books

Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer