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Late Night Art, Parnell – Thursday, 13 May
Late Night Art, Parnell – Thursday, 13 May
This Thursday, Parnell galleries will once more serve up their tempting smorgasbord of New Zealand art until 7.30pm. With live music and artists talks, complimentary wine and exquisite canapés, this spells the perfect entrée to a memorable evening at one of Parnell’s great restaurants.
Take your time perusing Parnell’s contemporary, traditional and cutting edge array of fine art. This sociable event centres on the cluster of galleries located in the middle of Parnell Road: Pierre Peeters Gallery, ARTIS Gallery, essenze, Mana Gallery, International Gallery, Jonathan Grant Galleries, Pankhurst Studio Gallery, Parnell Gallery and Sanderson Contemporary Art, with Bath Street and Warwick Henderson Galleries also taking part and all open late for your viewing pleasure. This month’s tasty treats include:
World of
Wonder
Alison Coulthurst
The well-known Australian
artist will be at Parnell Gallery to introduce her latest
exhibition. Coulthurst has exhibited in New Zealand for
many years. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she has a strong
affinity to the raw natural beauty of Africa and its people,
and her artwork still unconsciously reflects strong
influences from her homeland.
Young Girl with a
Goat in Mount Eden
George Baloghy – Picasso in
Auckland
May 5–29, 2010
Artis Gallery present
Baloghy’s homage to one of the most influential artists of
the 20th century, placing figures from Picasso's paintings
into distinctive Auckland landscapes.
No cell phone
reception
at the Corroberee
Richard Boyd-Dunlop –
Elements
Opens 5.30pm, Tuesday 11 May 2010
Pierre
Peeters Gallery brings Boyd-Dunlop’s interpretation and
vision to the classical four elements of fire, earth, air
and water. Richard’s work over the last decade has often
been a commentary on the relationship between man and his
environment, with a particular focus on conservationist
issues.
Samuel John Larmona BIRCH RA, RWS,
RWA.
The Pohutukawa Tree, Mahurangi Heads, NZ
Early
New Zealand landscapes
Jonathan Grant Galleries presents
an exhibition of important early landscapes from around New
Zealand, featuring noteworthy artists such as Charles
Blomfield, John Gibb, Girolamo Nerli, Charles Heaphy, Edward
Fristrom and Peter
McIntyre
ends
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