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03-06-2025
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Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir And More: A Century Of Modern Art Opens This Weekend
Press Release – Auckland Art Gallery Encounter inspiring masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of all time in A Century of Modern Art, opening Saturday 7 June at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this special exhibition showcases 57 paintings by 53 artists who changed the course of art history, including Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Helen Frankenthaler, Édouard Manet, William Merritt Chase, Amedeo Modigliani, Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Robert Rauschenberg, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, James McNeill Whistler, and many more. Auckland Art Gallery Senior Curator International Art Sophie Matthiesson says, ' A Century of Modern Art traces the revolutionary transformations in Western painting from the 1860s to the 1960s. This timeframe witnessed the introduction of electricity, two world wars, multiple social revolutions and the nuclear age. 'It is an extraordinary chance to see these works in person and reflect on how art evolved in response to a rapidly changing world. The exhibition shows the lively exchange of artistic ideas and techniques between artists and movements in Europe and the United States of America.' The exhibition includes legendary highlights from Toledo Museum of Art's world-famous collection, such as Water Lilies, circa 1922, Claude Monet's shimmering painting of his beloved pond at Giverny; Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891, where smouldering colours and curving forms captured his fantasy of the tropical island; Henri Matisse's Dancer Resting, 1940, portraying model Lydia Delectorskaya in a moment of vivid repose in his studio; and Vincent van Gogh's unforgettable Wheatfields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890, a swirling, sun drenched portrayal of a harvest, painted days before his sudden death. This exhibition marks the first time Toledo Museum's collection of modern paintings has travelled together outside their home institution. Concurrent with the exhibition is an extensive programme of talks, tours, gallery open late nights, a kids and whānau guide, as well as family-friendly activities that will run throughout winter. Check out the newly launched range of tantalising themed products in the Gallery Shop, which includes Monet and van Gogh print, totes, scarves, scrunchies and much more. A Century of Modern Art is organised by the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio. This exhibition is proudly supported by HSBC, Cordis, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation, NZME and indemnified by the New Zealand Government. Tickets are available now for purchase here: Exhibition details A Century of Modern Art Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Saturday 7 June–Sunday 28 September 2025 Co-ordinating curator: Dr Sophie Matthiesson Tickets: Adults (New Zealanders) $29.50, Adults (International tourists) $34.50, Members FREE, Concessions $25.50. Children 12 and under FREE (must be with an accompanying adult). Events New Zealand Youth Choir present 'A Century of Modern Art' Sunday 8 June 1–1.50pm Free Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they respond to artworks in A Century of Modern Art. Hear their special choral interpretations of Monet's Water Lilies and Van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers. Members Late Thursday 12 June 6–8pm Gallery Members only, $10 + booking fees Join fellow art enthusiasts for an after-hours visit to A Century of Modern Art. Choose from four session times starting from 6pm. Open Late: An Abstract Experiment Thursdays 19 June, 17 July and 21 August, 6–9pm Admission to the event is free but a ticket is required to access the exhibition. The Gallery will come alive with free activations at night inspired by A Century of Modern Art. This will include DJs, jazz music, food and drink pop-ups and interactive activations. Open Lates are proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. Music of the Month Sunday 29 June, 2–3pm Free Music of the Month is a monthly series of live music events with artists from Aotearoa and beyond. This instalment with Tiny Ruins is inspired by A Century of Modern Art. Kids & Whānau Create: Abstract? What is that? Saturdays & Sundays in July & Every day during the school holidays (Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July) 11am–3pm Free Find the abstract paintings in A Century of Modern Art, then create your own stamps with simple shapes and forms to compose a masterpiece of your own. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin online Monday 14 July–Monday 18 August 7.30-8.30pm online every Monday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week online lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin auditorium Wednesday 16 Jul 2025—Wednesday 20 Aug 10.30-11.30am auditorium every Wednesday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week in-person lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Check the Gallery's website for full event details. Gauguin Street in Tahiti Carryall $60 Carry a masterpiece with you with this tote bag featuring Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891. Keith Grinter Monet Water Lilies Tumbler $75 Make any meal a masterpiece when accompanied with a drink in these gorgeous glass tumblers like no others! Van Gogh Wheat Fields Silk Scrunchie $39 Secure your locks with a perfectly oversized scrunchie. This luxurious silk hairpiece features Vincent van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890. About Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is the largest and most inspiring visual arts experience in New Zealand. Its collection and loan collections currently number over 18,000 artworks. They include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, they represent significant international painting, sculpture and print collections. About Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's cultural and economic agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is one of the substantive cultural institutions that Tātaki Auckland Unlimited owns, operates and maintains for the benefit of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. About the Toledo Museum of Art Established in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. It believes that art transforms people's lives and invites them to see differently. Its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, with a particular strength in glass—recognised as one of the finest collections in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people's lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.
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03-06-2025
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Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir And More: A Century Of Modern Art Opens This Weekend
Encounter inspiring masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of all time in A Century of Modern Art, opening Saturday 7 June at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this special exhibition showcases 57 paintings by 53 artists who changed the course of art history, including Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Helen Frankenthaler, Édouard Manet, William Merritt Chase, Amedeo Modigliani, Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Robert Rauschenberg, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, James McNeill Whistler, and many more. Auckland Art Gallery Senior Curator International Art Sophie Matthiesson says, ' A Century of Modern Art traces the revolutionary transformations in Western painting from the 1860s to the 1960s. This timeframe witnessed the introduction of electricity, two world wars, multiple social revolutions and the nuclear age. 'It is an extraordinary chance to see these works in person and reflect on how art evolved in response to a rapidly changing world. The exhibition shows the lively exchange of artistic ideas and techniques between artists and movements in Europe and the United States of America.' The exhibition includes legendary highlights from Toledo Museum of Art's world-famous collection, such as Water Lilies, circa 1922, Claude Monet's shimmering painting of his beloved pond at Giverny; Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891, where smouldering colours and curving forms captured his fantasy of the tropical island; Henri Matisse's Dancer Resting, 1940, portraying model Lydia Delectorskaya in a moment of vivid repose in his studio; and Vincent van Gogh's unforgettable Wheatfields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890, a swirling, sun drenched portrayal of a harvest, painted days before his sudden death. This exhibition marks the first time Toledo Museum's collection of modern paintings has travelled together outside their home institution. Concurrent with the exhibition is an extensive programme of talks, tours, gallery open late nights, a kids and whānau guide, as well as family-friendly activities that will run throughout winter. Check out the newly launched range of tantalising themed products in the Gallery Shop, which includes Monet and van Gogh print, totes, scarves, scrunchies and much more. A Century of Modern Art is organised by the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio. This exhibition is proudly supported by HSBC, Cordis, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation, NZME and indemnified by the New Zealand Government. Tickets are available now for purchase here: Exhibition details A Century of Modern Art Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Saturday 7 June–Sunday 28 September 2025 Co-ordinating curator: Dr Sophie Matthiesson Tickets: Adults (New Zealanders) $29.50, Adults (International tourists) $34.50, Members FREE, Concessions $25.50. Children 12 and under FREE (must be with an accompanying adult). Events New Zealand Youth Choir present 'A Century of Modern Art' Sunday 8 June 1–1.50pm Free Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they respond to artworks in A Century of Modern Art. Hear their special choral interpretations of Monet's Water Lilies and Van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers. Members Late Thursday 12 June 6–8pm Gallery Members only, $10 + booking fees Join fellow art enthusiasts for an after-hours visit to A Century of Modern Art. Choose from four session times starting from 6pm. Open Late: An Abstract Experiment Thursdays 19 June, 17 July and 21 August, 6–9pm Admission to the event is free but a ticket is required to access the exhibition. The Gallery will come alive with free activations at night inspired by A Century of Modern Art. This will include DJs, jazz music, food and drink pop-ups and interactive activations. Open Lates are proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. Music of the Month Sunday 29 June, 2–3pm Free Music of the Month is a monthly series of live music events with artists from Aotearoa and beyond. This instalment with Tiny Ruins is inspired by A Century of Modern Art. Kids & Whānau Create: Abstract? What is that? Saturdays & Sundays in July & Every day during the school holidays (Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July) 11am–3pm Free Find the abstract paintings in A Century of Modern Art, then create your own stamps with simple shapes and forms to compose a masterpiece of your own. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin online Monday 14 July–Monday 18 August 7.30-8.30pm online every Monday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week online lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Art History Lecture Series | Van Gogh & Gauguin auditorium Wednesday 16 Jul 2025—Wednesday 20 Aug 10.30-11.30am auditorium every Wednesday Join art historian Linda Yang for an informative and accessible six-week in-person lecture series that provides foundational knowledge of the artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Check the Gallery's website for full event details. Gauguin Street in Tahiti Carryall $60 Carry a masterpiece with you with this tote bag featuring Paul Gauguin's Street in Tahiti, 1891. Keith Grinter Monet Water Lilies Tumbler $75 Make any meal a masterpiece when accompanied with a drink in these gorgeous glass tumblers like no others! Van Gogh Wheat Fields Silk Scrunchie $39 Secure your locks with a perfectly oversized scrunchie. This luxurious silk hairpiece features Vincent van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers, 1890. About Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is the largest and most inspiring visual arts experience in New Zealand. Its collection and loan collections currently number over 18,000 artworks. They include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, they represent significant international painting, sculpture and print collections. About Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's cultural and economic agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is one of the substantive cultural institutions that Tātaki Auckland Unlimited owns, operates and maintains for the benefit of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. About the Toledo Museum of Art Established in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. It believes that art transforms people's lives and invites them to see differently. Its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, with a particular strength in glass—recognised as one of the finest collections in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people's lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.
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07-05-2025
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More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June
Article – Elephant Publicity Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment. This June, the Pacific Dance Festival invites audiences to connect more deeply with Pacific creativity, offering a rich programme of performance, rehearsal and workshop events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Alongside the return of Aruna Po-Ching's acclaimed dance-theatre work, the festival opens its doors to a series of free open rehearsals and a hands-on Cook Islands workshop with master artist Aunty Kura Taruia. PELE: The Goddess of Fire will be performed at Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June at 7pm. Created and directed by Aruna Kekeha Po-Ching, the work draws on the Hawaiian myth of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, creation, and destruction. As Pele dreams of a prince and sends her sister Hi'iaka across the ocean to bring him back, the story unfolds through hula-informed choreography, theatrical storytelling, and striking Indigenous scenography. Featuring a cast of eighteen dancers and musical direction by Dr. Opeloge Ah Sam, PELE offers a rich, emotional and visually powerful experience. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will also open its doors for three free open rehearsals, inviting audiences behind the scenes. On Saturday 24 May, Iatua Richard Felagai Taito (Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland PhD candidate) shares a new work-in-development. On Saturday 31 May, Unitec-Te Pūkenga Performing & Screen Arts, dance students Leilani Grace Tonu'u, Lily-Mae Baird, Komai Waqalevu and Nate Gacusan present contemporary solos. All of these artists will also appear in the Moana Show on Tuesday 17 June at Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, with tickets available now via Eventfinda. On Sunday 8 June, Faiva at the Museum takes place at Auckland War Memorial Museum from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This free activation is more than performance — Faiva is the living expression of Pacific identity, knowledge, and connection through movement, voice, and heart. Audiences are invited to go behind the scenes and witness the creative process in action, with open rehearsals of Shapes In The Clouds (11:30am–12:00pm) and Kuini (12:30pm–1:00pm), each followed by a public Q&A with the cast. Then on Saturday 14 June, Po-Ching and dancers from The Hula Journey open a rehearsal of PELE, offering a glimpse into its choreographic process. Following the 14 June open rehearsal, Aunty Kura Taruia leads a free public workshop exploring Cook Islands dance (ura) and flower crown-making (ei katu). A respected elder, choreographer and costume maker, Aunty Kura brings decades of knowledge to her workshops. Participants must book in advance and attend both sessions. The event is free and takes place in a public space — comfortable clothing and water bottles are encouraged. Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment.
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07-05-2025
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More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June
This June, the Pacific Dance Festival invites audiences to connect more deeply with Pacific creativity, offering a rich programme of performance, rehearsal and workshop events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Alongside the return of Aruna Po-Ching's acclaimed dance-theatre work, the festival opens its doors to a series of free open rehearsals and a hands-on Cook Islands workshop with master artist Aunty Kura Taruia. PELE: The Goddess of Fire will be performed at Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June at 7pm. Created and directed by Aruna Kekeha Po-Ching, the work draws on the Hawaiian myth of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, creation, and destruction. As Pele dreams of a prince and sends her sister Hi'iaka across the ocean to bring him back, the story unfolds through hula-informed choreography, theatrical storytelling, and striking Indigenous scenography. Featuring a cast of eighteen dancers and musical direction by Dr. Opeloge Ah Sam, PELE offers a rich, emotional and visually powerful experience. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will also open its doors for three free open rehearsals, inviting audiences behind the scenes. On Saturday 24 May, Iatua Richard Felagai Taito (Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland PhD candidate) shares a new work-in-development. On Saturday 31 May, Unitec-Te Pūkenga Performing & Screen Arts, dance students Leilani Grace Tonu'u, Lily-Mae Baird, Komai Waqalevu and Nate Gacusan present contemporary solos. All of these artists will also appear in the Moana Show on Tuesday 17 June at Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, with tickets available now via Eventfinda. On Sunday 8 June, Faiva at the Museum takes place at Auckland War Memorial Museum from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This free activation is more than performance — Faiva is the living expression of Pacific identity, knowledge, and connection through movement, voice, and heart. Audiences are invited to go behind the scenes and witness the creative process in action, with open rehearsals of Shapes In The Clouds (11:30am–12:00pm) and Kuini (12:30pm–1:00pm), each followed by a public Q&A with the cast. Then on Saturday 14 June, Po-Ching and dancers from The Hula Journey open a rehearsal of PELE, offering a glimpse into its choreographic process. Following the 14 June open rehearsal, Aunty Kura Taruia leads a free public workshop exploring Cook Islands dance (ura) and flower crown-making (ei katu). A respected elder, choreographer and costume maker, Aunty Kura brings decades of knowledge to her workshops. Participants must book in advance and attend both sessions. The event is free and takes place in a public space — comfortable clothing and water bottles are encouraged. Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment.
RNZ News
02-05-2025
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Party-goer who damaged Olafur Eliasson artwork worth $333,000 granted name suppression
Olafur Eliasson, Firefly biosphere (falling magma star), 2023; Installation view: Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland, 2024. Photo: Olafur Eliasson A woman who damaged a piece of artwork worth $333,000 while attending a ball at Auckland Art gallery last month has been granted interim name suppression. Guests at The Curious Ball in early March were served alcohol and given exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition of works by Olafur Eliasson. One of the guests was charged with wilful damage after allegedly headbutting a hanging sculpture during the evening. According to the art gallery's website, the event was tipped as an "unforgettable night of art, dance, music and culinary delights", with performances from contemporary dance groups, a soprano singer and DJ. Canapés and cocktails were served throughout the night. About 200 people attended, with VIP tickets costing $300 dollars and general admission was $200. Notable New Zealanders at the event included fashion designer Karen Walker and model/actor Colin Mathura-Jeffree. The highlight of the event was exclusive after-hours access to Eliasson's exhibition, which was a mix of installations, sculptures and photographs. His work had been on display at the gallery since early last December, the first time his work had been exhibited in Aotearoa. The damaged piece of artwork is titled Firefly biosphere (falling magma star) - a large hanging coloured sphere of glass, stainless steel and aluminium with a motor and lights inside that hung from the ceiling at head height. Auckland Art Gallery would not reveal the value of the artwork but in a police summary of facts obtained by Checkpoint it was valued at $333,000. According to summary, the guest had consumed alcohol before and during the event. At 9:45pm she walked into a large open room which had the Firefly Biosphere art piece and approached the artwork. Police say she stopped just before it, stepped back on one foot and then intentionally lurched forward headbutting the glass sphere and breaking a piece of the glasswork. The woman stated she was slightly intoxicated and meant her actions to be a joke in front of her friends. She acknowledged her actions were reckless but that she had not intended to break the artwork. It has been taken down and fixed at a cost of $3440 which the defendant has been ordered to pay. Auckland Art Gallery would not reveal the value of the artwork. Photo: IAN TROWER / ROBERT HARDING PREMIUM / ROBERTHARDING / AFP The cost to repair the sculpture was initially covered by Auckland Art Gallery's insurance with no excess payment. In a written statement to Checkpoint Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill said the gallery expressed sincere regret to the artist's studio and owner following the incident. He stressed the gallery does not allow food or drinks in exhibition spaces specifically to help protect artworks. "When alcohol is available at an event, it is served responsibly, away from artworks. "Staff are located in and outside exhibition spaces to monitor artworks and prevent visitors from walking into the exhibition with food or alcohol." The Art Gallery has reviewed the event and incident to see if anything could have been done differently.
