Arts Listings

START SESSION 2
Wednesday 28 March, 6pm
Want to buy art but not sure where, or how, to start? Then STart is for you – the final of two lively panel discussions exploring how to begin building your very own collection of contemporary New Zealand art. Contemporary art dealers and an installation specialist discuss what they can offer the budding collector. Bookings essential. For more detailed information including seminar fees and bookings please visit the Victoria University Continuing Education website www.vuw-ceed.ac.nz or call 04 463 6556.

Gregor Kregar: ARTIST TALK
Saturday 31 March, 2pm
Hear first hand from Gregor Kregar, as he discusses his live sculptural installation, 'Matthew 12:12'. The project involves twelve live sheep dressed in colourful body suits. They are enclosed in a white picket fence outside City Gallery from Friday 30 March until Sunday 1 April. Kregar will talk about the evolution of the 'Matthew 12:12' project and the ideas behind it, and well as his broader practice. A FREE Event.
The Dead C
Saturday 31 March, 8pm
The City Gallery Wellington is proud to present The Dead C. These legendary/ infrequently seen noise-rock heroes will perform in the gallery, within the midst of Telecom Prospect 2007: New Art New Zealand, where the Dead C’s Michael Morley is exhibiting paintings. Support from local band Thought Creature.
Gallery opens 7. Music starts 8. A FREE event.

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTION PANEL DISCUSSION
Sunday 1st April, 2pm
The first of two dynamic discussions exploring the intersecting themes that shape Telecom Prospect 2007; Exhibition curator Heather Galbraith will chair this panel as it considers the relevance of abstraction to contemporary New Zealand art, including how the concept is approached by different practitioners. Panelists: Judy Millar, Simon Morris, Michael Morley and Rohan Wealleans. A FREE event.
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