Auckland Art Gallery has recently been refurbished. I spent a bit of time in the New Gallery on Lorne street (in Reuben mostly) so it was great to have some time to leisurely walk through the new/old gallery. I love the way parts of the old building have been incorporated into the new building. (I took notes of the pieces I liked and photos of the old columns.) I also like the way that Albert Park has been let into the building via strategically placed windows. There is a covered outdoor space with seats on one side that look over the water feature through a window to the giant flower sculpture in the foyer. Clever use of multiple levels and focus.
Some of my favs from this walkabout:
Octobre by James Tissot
Painted Video by Daniel von Sturmer
Kinetic Object: 2 stripes by Gerhard von Graevenitz
The Gisborne Triptych by Mark Boyle and Joan Hills
Flat Out by Bill Culbert
The New Zealand Chiefs in Wesley's House by James Smetham
Some I liked for the story and some I liked for the piece.
I like this one for the description: "Paint more babies!"
Sleeping Child by Frances Hodgkins
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