Robot Show At Thistle Hall

On Now
6 - 11 OCTOBER 2009

ROBOT SHOW
Curated by Michele Irving and Sam Broad

For 5 days only, Wellington will have the unique opportunity to explore the wonderful world of robots as never seen before. Sixteen artists from all over New Zealand will be transforming Thistle Hall into a veritable legion of robots including tasty metal beasts made from scrap, textile bots and clay models. Artists include Wellington favourites Sam Broad, Michele Irving, Mary Laine and Stephen Templer.

Opening:
5.30 - 8.00pm Tuesday 6 October.

Exhibition times:
Wed 7 - Fri 9 October 10.30am - 6.00pm; Sat 10 October 10.30am - 4.00pm; Sun 11 October 11.00am - 2.00pm.

Up Next
12 -18 OCTOBER 2009

EXPLOSIVE EXPRESSION: CREATIVE RESISTANCE TO THE STATE TERROR RAIDS OF OCTOBER 2007

Art Exhibition and Auction Opening 6.00pm Tuesday 13 October with Tame Iti.

Art Auction 7.00pm, Saturday 17 October, Thistle Hall, Wellington - or *bid online* at www.october15thsolidarity.info/artauction. We encourage you to check out the awesome art works.

The 'Operation 8' raids on houses in Te Urewera and around Aotearoa targeted indigenous rights, environmental, anti-war and union activists. 18 people still face politically motivated charges. Funds raised will support those affected by the raids.

Featuring:
James Robinson | Ngahina Hohaia | Fiona Jack | Louise Menzies | Brett Graham | Shane Hammond | Manu Berry | Graham Jury | Tame Iti | Shruti Navathe | Arlo Edwards | Freeman White | Greg Curline | Kate Logan | Marama Mayrick | Chaz Doherty | Paul Moss | Sarah Watson | Rouge Merlot | Chris Schmelz | Rua Pick | Jared Davidson | Lillia Letsch | Mihihea Davies | Rayna Fahey | Roger Morris | Kate Vander Drift | Martin Sullivan | Bryce Galloway | Anna-Claire Hunter | Kahu Scott | Iris Tuiono | Vanessa Cameron-Lewis | Clare Havell | Terri TeTai | Isabelle Gauthier | Challen Wilson | Belle Murphy | Jane Davidson | Chanz Mikaere | Heleyni Pratley | Gil Hanley | Tao Wells | Reuben Moss | Charlotte Graham | Grant McDonagh | Mark Jerkovich | Andrew Ross | Johnny de Painter.

If you are in Wellington, we invite you to share in a week of events commemorating the 2007 'terror' raids - check out www.october15thsolidarity.info/artauction for more information.

ENDS

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