• UPCOMING – He Kahu Kōrero – Cloaks that Speak: A Love Letter to my Mokopuna

    This exhibition is a celebration of the traditional practice and pedagogy of whatu kākahu. Cloaks that whānau Māori have made for their mokopuna, tamariki and whānau will be on display. Alongside these storied cloaks are a photo of the kaiwhatu(weaver) and a letter they have written to their mokopuna.  The series of monthly wānanga held over a 2 year externally funded research project built a whatu community of practice across three rūmaki…

    UPCOMING – He Kahu Kōrero – Cloaks that Speak: A Love Letter to my Mokopuna

  • Translating the Real

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    Every photograph is a translation from the real. In this process the real becomes an artifact, one that’s been mediated by the choices of the photographer to a greater or lesser extent. Artists working with archives and the photographic document have long recognised the tension between the subjective way memory is socially constructed while attempting  to stay true…

    Translating the Real

  • Raranga Taura Kūtai ki Wairaka / 4 – 18 April, 2025

    This installation features taura kūtai (woven mussel ropes) made from harakeke gathered at Rangimārie Pā Harakeke and woven by Hinewaimarama Reihana-White, with support from John Kaulima-Panapa and members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei weaving rōpū, Te Puāwai. Framed images by Peeti Lamwilai accompany the taura, documenting the making process and the relationships that sustain this kaupapa.…

    Raranga Taura Kūtai ki Wairaka / 4 – 18 April, 2025

  • Gestures and Relations / 12 – 26 March, 2025

    A photographic investigation into expressions of spontaneity in Psychodrama.

    Gestures and Relations / 12 – 26 March, 2025

  • Underbelly / 25-27 February, 2025

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    Through a painting practice, the non-verbal and sensate territories of experience, memory, perception are explored.

    Underbelly / 25-27 February, 2025

  • The Fake Beast / 11 – 12 February, 2025

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    A post-anthropocentric representation of wildlife in picture book illustration.

    The Fake Beast / 11 – 12 February, 2025

  • Eruption | Disruption / 10 – 25 October, 2024

    Thematically positioned, this exhibition features a breadth of research lead by Creative Industries staff –  Karen Crisp, Gina Ferguson, Kristy Gorman, Cristian de Groot, Dale Leyland,  Allan McDonald, Svetlana Parmenter, Danny Rowlandson, Emma Smith,  Becca Wood and  Paul Woodruffe.  The exhibitors also wish to acknowledge the various contributing collaborations and research partners in this exhibition:…

    Eruption | Disruption / 10 – 25 October, 2024

  • Unpopular Mechanics / 5 – 26 September, 2024

    This exhibition foregrounds contemporary painting practice,  featuring selected works by Alyssa Beckwith, Reece King, Kenneth Merrick, Kirsten Roberts, Emma Smith and Tira Walsh. Curated by Emma Smith

    Unpopular Mechanics / 5 – 26 September, 2024

  • Nature; Mana, Majesty and Mayhem / 28-30 August, 2024

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    Master of Creative Practice – exhibition

    Nature; Mana, Majesty and Mayhem / 28-30 August, 2024

  • Finished Works and Works in Process / 15 – 22 August 2024

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    A selection of our Masters of Creative Practice students works from their ICIB9003 course work at various stages of their creative research projects.

    Finished Works and Works in Process / 15 – 22 August 2024