EVENTS NOTICE
Thursday 2 March
DAVID SHRIGLEY: LOSE YOUR MIND OPENING WEEKEND AT COCA
Wildly popular British artist David Shrigley will present the first large-scale show of his work in New Zealand, when
the exhibition David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind opens at Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) next weekend (Saturday 11 March).
A set of cartoonish ceramic boots, doodle-like drawings and a headless, stuffed ostrich will all feature in CoCA’s new
exhibition, presented in partnership with the British Council. David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind includes drawing, sculpture and animated film; highlighting Shrigley’s lively and sardonic imagination. The artist is
coming to Christchurch to open the exhibition.
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Artist Talk with David Shrigley
Friday 10 March / 6pm
$15 / Friends of CoCA $5
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery Auditorium
David Shrigley is in New Zealand for a limited time only. Join CoCA for an entertaining and unique opportunity to look
at the world from Shrigley's point of view and learn about his approach to making art.
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Panel Discussion: Finding Common Ground featuring David Shrigley
Saturday 11 March / 11am
FREE / Koha (donation)
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery Auditorium
In association with the new exhibition David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind at CoCA, join us for a panel discussion on public
art, featuring David Shrigley as a guest speaker.
The talk will explore the notion of art as a political and civic statement - based on David's recent commission Thumbs
Up with the Mayor of London - and question how art unites a place.
Art has the unique ability to open new conversations between people, often where common ground can be hard to find. The
voice of an artist can reflect and celebrate the diversity within a community and create opportunities for expression
that leads to a greater understanding of ourselves and and each other.
Speakers: David Shrigley; Claire Feeley, British Council Curator; Raf Maji, Christchurch City Council Councillor;
Heather Galbraith, Curator of SCAPE plus more to be announced.
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Exhibition Tour with British Council Curator
Saturday 11 March / 2pm
FREE / Koha (donation)
Venue: CoCA
Claire Feeley, British Council Curator will give a tour about the exhibition David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind. Find out
about the curatorial selection of the works of art and how the British Council developed this touring exhibition with
David Shrigley.
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Close-up & Personal with David Shrigley
Monday 13 March / 11am
$25 / Friend of CoCA $15
Venue: CoCA
Ever wanted to hear directly from an artist about their work and processes?
Join the artist for a one-off tour of David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind. This exclusive event is your opportunity to see
the world through David Shrigley's eyes.
Includes morning tea. Numbers are limited, booking essential.
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CoCA opening hours and admission prices for David Shrigley: Lose Your Mind
Tuesday-Sunday 10-5pm
Exhibition entry:
• $10
• Full-time Student (with ID) / Senior Citizen (65 yrs +) $8
• Under 12s and Friends of CoCA FREE
• Free entry for ALL every Tuesday
• Door sales only for exhibition admission
• Cash and Eftpos accepted
For all bookings please visit www.coca.org.nz/events.
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About CoCA
Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) was founded in 1880 as Canterbury Arts Society (CSA) to nurture people’s
relationship with, and love for, art. Closed following earthquakes, CoCA reopened in February 2016 with a revised
vision; to offer new art and new experiences.