
Towards Modernism
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Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Books about the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand.
A treasure trove of design.
A fascinating record of high-end New Zealand fashion and an enigmatic collector.
A luscious tribute to an early New Zealand botanical artist, by Michele Leggott and Catherine Field-Dodgson.
A superb selection of the work of one of New Zealand’s finest early photographers.
A long friendship in art and ideas through letters.
Accessible, important guide to the taonga relating to the New Zealand wars held by Te Papa.
The magnificent plant world of Aotearoa New Zealand in art and object.
Shining the light on New Zealand’s women photographers.
The words and symbols we’ve worn. This small book with a big heart delves into Te Papa’s collections of over 1600 badges to examine how New Zealanders have used badges to join, belong, resist, defy and celebrate.
Based on collections featured in the book ‘Tiny Statements: A Social History of Aotearoa New Zealand in Badges’, this beautiful, decorative poster of a century’s worth of badge designs.
The story of a defining campaign and a monumental exhibition.
Adorable and sometimes surprising historic images of New Zealand dogs and their owners.
A landmark book about four remarkable museum expeditions that contributed to a recovery of Māori society
When crinolines, bustles and ostrich feathers were the height of colonial fashion – from ball gowns and riding habits to tea gowns and dresses worn for presentation to Queen Victoria.
Revised edition of the award-winning biography of one of New Zealand's most famous women artists.
Encountering 1,000 years of life in Palliser Bay
A definitive illustrated history of the graphic work of the railways studios.
A landmark publication that takes another look at craft and its broader cultural role.
An illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Of all Māori personal adornments, the human figure pendants known as hei tiki are the most famous, highly prized and culturally iconic. This book celebrates the long history of hei tiki and the enduring cultural potency of these taonga.
A beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices.
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.
Discover a millennium of exploration, encounter, and cultural exchange in this beautifully illustrated history of Pacific peoples in New Zealand.
The complete life and work of Brian Brake, New Zealand’s best-known photographer, has at last been encapsulated in one stunning book.