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This blog is where we will write about what is happening here at Te Manawa. Topics will cover the exhibitions we are working on and what we are doing with items in our collections. There will be stories about people, places, events and objects, or reports from staff in the field. The blog is written by staff from across Te Manawa, which is why you will find a broad range of topics here. The views expressed in the blog are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the view of Te Manawa. Our first blog will kick off in January 2010 so we hope you will return and explore, and join in the conversation.
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What does a tractor sprinkler, a surfboard and Rolf Harris' wobble board all have in common?
Posted on 2 March 2010 by Steven Fox
The answer to this question can be found in a visit to the National Museum of Australia's exhibition Australian Journeys. My second blog continues the exploration of concepts of identity and how these are exhibited by museums and galleries. Whereas the Australian War Memorial's War over the front is a noisy and light filled 'immersive' experience (see January Blog), Australian Journeys adopts a reflective but no less immersive experience. Australian Journeys is a gallery dedicated to revealing how the movement of people to and from Australia have impacted the development of a nation; socially, culturally and economically. This derives from the idea of...
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Time To Be Heard
Posted on 1 March 2010 by Danette Whitehouse
How do you share your lifelong passion in six minutes and 40 seconds? This has been the challenge facing a group of presenters as they have been preparing for their inaugural Pecha Kucha presentation on March 25 th in the Art Gallery at Te Manawa. Pecha Kucha is a concept that was developed by Klein Dytham Architecture in Tokyo and now operates in cities around the world. The intention was to provide a forum for designers to share their ideas which might not otherwise be shared. The concept has expanded to cover any imaginable topic but the format remains the same. You must prepare 20...