Artweek in Auckland's Big Little City
Monday, 29th October 2012

Event information for Tuesday, 30th October 2012

SKYCITY Unlocked Collection Tour

Venue: Sky City Entertainment Complex

Time: 12:30pm

Escape the office for lunch, and wander the corporate walls of one of the Unlocked Collection Tours, in the Sky City Entertainment Complex. SKYCITY’s art collection demonstrates commitment to the development and operation of an entertainment business, of high calibre and offering visitors a memorable experience of international quality. The BIG little City and its visitors have been invited on a rare ‘behind the scenes’ tour to view this extensive private art collection.

Bookings: This tour is full booked.

Waterfront and Britomart Walk

Venue: Atrium, Takutai Square

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Take a journey through the revitalised Waterfront and Britomart precincts for a new take on one of Auckland’s most established sculpture walks. Interact with Tim Gruchy’s installation, SCOUT and absorb the beauty of Molly Macalister’s ‘Maori Warrior’ as you examine the significant sculptures by local and international artists that contribute to the character of Auckland’s revamped hot spots. Finish up at Merchants of Venice on Wynyard Quarters North Wharf for a post walk debrief and special offer.

Bookings: head to biglittlecity.co.nz/artweek

Total Internal Reflection

Venue: 74 Shortland Street, Gus Fisher Gallery

The practice of artist, Eddie Clemens, reflects on the everyday experience of location and objects. Through the use of technology, his exhibition, ‘Total Internal Reflection’ maps out a virtual space on the floor of the gallery. Open your mind up to a new form of what constitutes art, and make sure you visit this show.

Surface Detail – Sarah Munro

Venue: 74 Shortland Street, Gus Fisher Gallery

Cad-powered artworks by Sarah Munro reflect on the differences between ‘real’ and virtual. Enjoy the innovation of Munro’s paintings as she has produced works from machine milling, fibreglass and automotive paint.

Daily Events

The Portage Ceramic Awards

Venue: The Cloud, Auckland Waterfront

Waka – Kura’s 4th Annual Carving Exhibition

Venue: 188 Quay Street, PwC Tower

Living Room 2012

Venue: Aotea Square

Mid City Thinking

Venue: Elliott Street, Auckland CBD

The Art of Fashion Windows

Venue: Tyler Street, Britomart

Auckland Art Gallery Exhibitions

Venue: Cnr Kitchener & Wellesley Streets, Auckland Art Gallery

Kate Small

Venue: 47 High Street, Anna Miles Gallery

BLAST!

Venue: Cnr Quay & Hobson Streets, Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum

Hartrell de Hurrigan

Venue: Level 1, 28 Lorne St, Antoinette Godkin Gallery

Just a Wee Drop – Elliot Frances Stewart

Venue: Cnr of Rutland and Lorne Streets, Auckland CBD

Lost in a Dream

Venue: 33 High Street, Snake Pit Gallery

Digital Art Live: Crowd Control

Venue: Level 2, Aotea Centre

Spindal, an Exhibition by Sarah Dolby

Venue: Kitchener Street, Upper Khartoum Place, OREX Art Gallery

Tank Art Project

Venue: Wynyard Quarter

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