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Power and luxury on show in Te Papa’s new art season
16 September 2016
Power and luxury on show in Te Papa’s new art season
The latest season of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa offers eight brand new exhibitions, from the gilded luxury of Europe, to the black paintings of Ralph Hotere, from fearless feminist photography, to a spectacular take on global surveillance.
European Splendour offers a glimpse of the grandeur of European life from 1500 to 1800. Richly decorative objects on show include paintings, furniture and clothing – even a rifle ornately inlaid with ivory.
“European Splendour illustrates the height of affluence during this period,” says Te Papa’s Senior Art Curator Sarah Farrar.
“At the start of this period, luxury goods were the preserve of the monarchy, the church, and nobility. Waves of change gave more people access to the beauty and sophistication of gold, fine furniture, silks, and lace.”
Māori minimalism and international influence showcases a selection of works by pioneering Māori artist Ralph Hotere, seen here for the first time alongside works of influential American artist Ad Reinhardt. Both artists were renowned for their pared-back black paintings.
“Bringing these two artists together throws New Zealand art into a global conversation”, says Ms Farrar
Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa is a changing programme of exhibitions. Season 6, which runs until February 2017 features eight brand new exhibitions and five refreshed galleries.
“Season 6 of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa exhibits the incredible richness of the national art collection in a thought-provoking and powerful series of exhibitions,” says Te Papa Chief Executive Rick Ellis.
Secret Power is the New Zealand premiere of four works from contemporary New Zealand artist, Simon Denny’s acclaimed 2015 Venice Biennale exhibition. This spectacular work addresses contemporary issues of mass surveillance, national identity and international security.
Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa is free to visit.
The new season is open now until February
Find out more at www.tepapa.govt.nz/arts
Find out more about the opening events on Saturday 17 September:
www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/whats-on/events/nga-toi-arts-te-papa-new-season-opening-events
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