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April 17, 2007
Len Lye To Light Up Auckland Art Fair 07 Sculpture Court

(Auckland, New Zealand) From mesmerizing kinetic works to cast iron creations, an exceptional line-up of artists from New Zealand and Australia will feature up to 20 sculptural works at the Auckland Art Fair Sculpture Court from 18 – 20 May.

The Sculpture Court, presented by Staples Rodway, will be exhibited in a large dedicated indoor space at the Marine Events Centre, and will be the first opportunity where some of these impressive works are unveiled to the public. Artists include: Chris Charteris, Konstantin Dimopoulos, Andrew Drummond, Fatu Feu’u, Brett Graham, Aiko Groot, Gregor Kregar, Callum Morton, Michael Parekowhai, Anton Parsons, Louise Purvis, Terry Stringer, Ngatai Taepa and Jeff Thomson.

As part of the Sculpture Court, Gow Langsford Gallery, in partnership with SKYCITY, will be exhibiting a stunning Len Lye sculpture entitled Fountain. While some of Len Lye’s works feature in other New Zealand cities, this will be a rare and unique opportunity to see his work in Auckland, and set amongst a leading group of artists with exquisite sculptures. Fountain consists of a number of stainless steel rods which move together from a motor at the base of its stand, creating a seemingly effortless movement and motion that only a Len Lye work could project.

Kate Darrow, curator of the Sculpture Court says, “Many of the works represent some of the best contemporary sculpture you are likely to see anywhere. I have tried to present a snapshot of some of the most interesting work currently being produced and to give the audience an insight into the wide scope of contemporary sculptural practice.”

Darrow has held senior positions at the Auckland Art Gallery, the City Gallery in Wellington and the School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury. More recently, Kate has acted as a consultant in the development of the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail and works as a private art consultant.

The Auckland Art Fair 07 brings 35 leading galleries from New Zealand and Australia together to showcase more than 600 of the most sought-after contemporary artworks from Australasia. The Fair takes place from 18-20 May at the Marine Events Centre, Viaduct Harbour. For a full listing of participating galleries and enquiries about the Fair’s special features, please visit: www.aucklandartfair.co.nz Tickets are available now through Ticketek at www.ticketek.co.nz and will also be available at the door.

The Auckland Art Fair is proudly presented by the New Zealand Contemporary Art Trust and gratefully acknowledges the continued support of its founding partners; Auckland City Council, Heart Of The City, Tourism Auckland, and ASB Community Trust. The Trust also thanks its Principal Sponsor Hesketh Henry and major sponsors ANZ Private Bank and Staples Rodway for their generous support in making this event possible.
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