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.

www.coca.org.nz

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