Past Exhibitions and Events

Exhibitions and events that have been held at Te Kōputu in the past are presented below in reverse chronological order (newest first).

Hao - Māori Male Weaving

Date:

Sat, 24/10/2020 - 12:00am to Sun, 17/01/2021 - 12:00am

When we think of raranga and whatu (weaving) as artforms it is most often associated with women where the skills and techniques have been passed down maternal lines for centuries. But what is largely unknown is that men have also practiced these arts and in some cases have excelled in their chosen artform.

Catchlights

Date:

Sat, 14/11/2020 - 12:00am to Sun, 17/01/2021 - 12:00am

Catchlights features recent works from artists who range from beginners to experienced professionals. The result is a kaleidoscope of imagery, as each photographer responds to a myriad of themes and locations.

SEAing Bleu/Whakaata Kitea

Date:

Sat, 14/11/2020 - 12:00am to Sun, 17/01/2021 - 12:00am

This exhibition brings the work of two local artists together. Joanne Black and Tracey Lee Cassin both explore ideas of expression, freedom, and power.

Te Kupenga o Taramainuku

Date:

Sat, 26/09/2020 - 12:00am to Sun, 08/11/2020 - 12:00am

Te Kupenga o Taramainuku is a photographic exhibition from contemporary Māori artist Simone Magner.

Take a moment with us

Date:

Sat, 12/09/2020 - 12:00am to Sun, 01/11/2020 - 12:00am

A showcase of sensitive documentary imagery that centres around people with intellectual disabilities. Take a moment with us brings gallery visitors into the real lives of the subjects, and offers up a vision of what it could be like if communities were more open to including everyone.