It was painted in England by a New Zealander, but depictions of rabbits in art and culture are universal.
It was painted in England by a New Zealander, but depictions of rabbits in art and culture are universal.
Made for the coronation of a monarch, this unusual vessel from the Te Manawa collection has centuries of tradition behind it.
This tiny brooch has a much longer story behind it than you might think!
Every year, International Museum Day celebrates the role of modern museums as special places where the threads of cultural fabric weave together. Communities maintain wellbeing there, and people from all...
This is the second part of Dr Leonard Bell's talk about Marti Friedlander and the New Zealand art world of the second half of the 20th century. Click the button below to listen to the whole talk.
Dr Leonard Bell has published a number of books about photographer Marti Friedlander. He gave a talk in the Te Manawa Art Gallery that illuminated her life and practice, along with the New Zealand artists and art world of the mid- to late-20th century. The first part of the talk is presented here; click the button below to listen to it in its entirety.
Juliet Galuszka traces the history of an iconic New Zealand treat: the Anzac biscuit.
Tessa Ma'auga's exhibition explores the many cultural connections between the peoples of the Pacific and southern China.
After looking into the Empire Exhibition jigsaw puzzle and why it was made, Russell Poole traces the life of the woman who donated it to Te Manawa.