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Toi Art

Discover our world of art, featuring new, exciting commissions alongside the national art collection.

Where | Ki hea Levels 4 & 5

Note: Level 5 is currently closed for maintenance.

Good news: You can find our a lot about our art and photography collections here and Collections Online.

Generation X: 50 Artworks from the Chartwell Collection

Generation X: 50 Artworks from the Chartwell Collection is a big noisy group show featuring contemporary art made by Gen X artists. This exhibition is presented by City Gallery Wellington.

On now

27 July – 20 October 2024

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

Pātū Toi

Come and see Pātū Toi | Art Wall in person and view your selection or make a new one.

On now

From 25 Jul

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

When the moon sees the sun

View When the moon sees the sun, 2019, a digital video with sound by Jeremy Leatinu‘u and the first in a series of recently acquired digital artworks showing in Toi Art.

On now

25 Jul – 20 Oct 2024

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

John Parker: Handmade Precision

John Parker is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive ceramic artists. Simple lines, clean edges, and industry-inspired forms feature throughout his 50-year career.

On now

On now

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

Toi Art for educators

Book a curriculum-linked school programme or self-guided visit to explore TOi Art. Be inspired and challenged by our learning specialists and learning resources. Discover a learning experience you'll love.

Art

Explore the work of artists such as Robin White, Tiffany Singh, Matt Pine, Colin McCahon, Tony Fomison, and Rita Angus through videos, podcasts, and in-depth articles. Find out about favourite art works from our curators, or see what is in our collections.

Art and Photography in our collections

Browse our online collection of watercolours, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, spanning landscapes, portraits, and abstract pieces from New Zealand and around the world.

Past exhibitions: Art and photography

View art and photography exhibitions presented at Te Papa, going back to 1998.