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.
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Underling, Gillian Saunders, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Human Nature, Saar Snoek, Netherlands. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Gothic Habit, Lynn Christiansen, United States. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Waka Huia, Kayla Christensen, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Axminstress, Kate MacKenzie, New Zealand . Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai, Tina Hutchison-Thomas, New Zealand. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
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Gemini: The Twins, Dawn Mostow & Ben Gould, United States. Images courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd
Events
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Tour: WOW Up Close Exhibition
Tour: WOW Up Close Exhibition
12 Dec 2020 – 14 Feb 2021, check for times Amokura, Level 4 -
High Teas
High Teas
Sat 12 Dec – Sun 14 Feb: Daily, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Espresso Café, Level 4 -
WOW Whānau Day
WOW Whānau Day
Sat 23 Jan 2021, 10.00am–2.00pm Te Papa -
Talks: Up Close with WOW
Talks: Up Close with WOW
Tue 2 Feb 2021, 12.00pm–1.00pm The Wedge, outer Toi Art Foyer, Level 4 -
Late Nights
Late Nights
Thu 4 Feb 2021, 7.00pm–9.30pm Level 4
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