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Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 13 Jul 2016

Council integrating arts and culture into everyday life

For the first time since council amalgamation, a wide snapshot across the council family is capturing the range of arts and culture activity from its many departments and council controlled organisations.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

Celebrating cultural identity with visual artist, Peata Larkin

Peata Larkin is referencing traditional Māori motifs to create innovative and sought after paintings that celebrate our unique identity.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Arts 14 Jun 2016

Hearts of the City: Sara Hughes

Like a sun burst, this heart is exploding with everything life has to offer. Sara hopes that its rays will be positive and life affirming to passersby.

Events125 Results

04 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa

The works on display span Angus’s life and career as an artist, drawing out the themes of pacifism, feminism and nature, which shaped much of her work.

04 Mar 2023 - 07 May 2023

De la milpa a la mesa

In this vibrant, colourful and interactive space, meet farmers, scientists, vendors, home cooks and acclaimed chefs across Mexico.

01 Mar 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

Exhibition: Cirque du Killing PRESENTS: ‘Appetiser’

The Killing is a collective of emerging artists based in Aotearoa and Australia.

01 Mar 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Light from Tate: 1700s to Now

This exhibition features more than 70 artworks by celebrated artists across the globe from the 18th century to the present day.

20 Feb 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

STARGAZER Exhibtion

This exhibition shares photographs, correspondence, and stories about how these pukapuka came into being.

17 Feb 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Kei whea te Aute

The exhibition pays tribute to the acclaimed Mōteatea (Māori lament or chant) continuing their legacy as a Wawata in exhibition form.

17 Dec 2022 - 24 Apr 2023

Auckland Photo Day Summer Exhibition

Enjoy a walk around the town centre and enjoy this free public exhibition.

10 Dec 2022 - 01 May 2023

Ayesha Green: Still life

Through this process of translation and depiction, she also speaks to relationships, whakapapa and the stories of our connections to the landscape.