What’s On (in Taranaki

What’s On

Puke Ariki Whare Kahurangi

Whare Kahurangi: 100 Years of Collecting celebrates 100 years since the Taranaki Museum opened its doors and features objects from the Museum’s storerooms and from private collectors around Taranaki. From Skinner’s diary entries charting the beginning of the museum through to the weird and wonderful - living dead dolls, Transformers, a meteorite, our oldest picture of New Plymouth, a cobra, some stolen jewels and the hint to a missing face towel (possibly!) belonging to Edward VII … there’s something for everyone. You can truly be part of this exhibition – from a virtual reality experience taking you to the other side of the world, placing your own possession into the Cabinet of Curiosities, or voting on an ethical dilemma – should the museum open the sealed pages of a letter book from 1841? Whare Kahurangi invites you to reflect on the past and imagine the future – this is an exhibition not to be missed!

WHARE KAHURANGI

WHEN 6 April - 6 October WHERE Temporary Gallery, Puke Ariki Museum ADMISSION Free

Aug – Nov 2019

Waking Up Slowly: Elizabeth Thomson and Len Lye

Curated by Greg O’Brien

Elizabeth Thomson Manukau Heads 1987 Photo-etching and aquatint Courtesy of the artist

42 Queen Street New Plymouth Aotearoa New Zealand

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What’s On

Rachel Lambert Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition

New Plymouth’s own Rachel Lambert completed her jewellery studies at M.I.T in Auckland in 2000 she then travelled Europe for six years settling in the UK where she worked as a bench jeweller. Returning home, Rachel’s exhibition will focus on reforging her connection with Taranaki working with natural materials including bone, antler, wood, mother-of-pearl shell and semi-precious stones. Speaking of her work Rachel says, “My wish in creating jewellery is that it not only catches the eye but it draws you in to hold it. Like an amulet, comforter or a touchstone; it feels protective, comforting and helps the wearer feel more themselves.”

OPENING Friday 2 August WHEN Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm Sat 9.30am – 4pm Sun 10am – 3pm WHERE Kina NZ Design + Artspace 101 Devon St West, New Plymouth ADMISSION Free

Rachel Lambert Exhibition