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Europeans began producing art in New Zealand as soon as they arrived, with many exploration ships including an artist to record newly discovered places, people, flora and fauna. The first European work of art made in New Zealand was a drawing by Isaac Gilsemans, the artist on Abel Tasman's expedition of 1642. [16] [17]
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand.It has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand and frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions.
A year later his name was put forward for the role of New Zealand’s war artist but the role was filled by Russell Clark. Sutton then replaced Clark as an illustrator for Korero the New Zealand Army magazine. [6] In 1945 Sutton began a part-time teaching position at the Canterbury College of Art. [7]
The following is a list of New Zealand artists. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
His etching Nude (c. 1939) was one of the few prints selected for inclusion in the Centennial Exhibition of International and New Zealand Art at the National Gallery in Wellington. Woods was also included in the New Zealand Society of Artists Exhibition of Works by Contemporary New Zealand Artists, 1939. [4]
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, commonly known as the Christchurch Art Gallery, is the public art gallery of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It has its own substantial art collection and also presents a programme of New Zealand and international exhibitions. It is funded by Christchurch City Council.
McCahon assisted in the professionalisation of the gallery and helped it mount the first exhibitions and publications to record New Zealand art history. [6] From April to July 1958, McCahon and his wife visited the United States on gallery business. They used the visit as an opportunity to view art that interested them in major galleries. [5]
He was an early supporter and collector of Woollaston's work and became the long-term partner of Charles Brasch, another passionate collector of contemporary New Zealand art. [5] In 1934 Woollaston and his family settled at Māpua , near Nelson , but remained part of a close circle of local artists and writers which included Colin McCahon ...