Being kaitiaki to 250 hectares of regenerating native bush and 50 kilometres of first-rate mountain bike track is a world away from life on the road as an exhibition specialist.
But five weeks ago Mark Kent left his role as Exhibition Touring and Project Manager after 21 years at Te Papa to become Mākara Peak’s first-ever dedicated Park Ranger – and he’s loving it.
“This new position has been years in the planning, with the role created to support the community, especially the Mākara Peak Supporters who are particularly active in the park.”
Join Victoria University Art Historian Raymond Spiteri as he discusses the development of the film practice of Len Lye, and its proximity to surrealism. While surrealism does provide one reference […]
Join us in celebrating the release of Katreena Erin's next single, "Dinosaurs". Come along for an evening of intimate folk music, including a sneak peek preview of the song before it's officially released!
A crew journey millions of miles away, in search of the unknown. However, what they stumble upon could change everything. But should they let everyone on Earth know the truth? With a day before the descent home, a choice has to be made.
Forest in the sun, by renowned textile artist Joan Calvert, was created specifically for the large Tākaka marble wall of the Beehive. The abstract design evokes the experience of walking […]
