The City Gallery resides at the heart of Wellington’s Civic Square, and was the first non-collecting public gallery to be opened in New Zealand. Since its establishment in 1989, the gallery has earned a strong reputation for showcasing innovative, thought-provoking pieces. Art, architecture and design exhibitions from New Zealand and abroad are a prominent feature of this eclectic space. The Fault exhibit is a permanent fixture in this gallery, setting out to shed light on the city’s main vulnerability: being built right on top of an earthquake fault line.
City Gallery Wellington, 101 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand, +64 4-913 9032
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A dynamic and always compelling curation of contemporary exhibitions is the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s speciality. This New Plymouth institution was founded by Monica Brewster in 1970 – her passion for the community motivated her to invest in the local art scene. Maori and Pacific works feature prominently among the gallery’s collection, as do thought-provoking pieces from across the country. The only permanent display at Govett-Brewster, however, is the Len Lye Centre, a film and kinetic art exhibit that pays homage to its namesake artist.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Queen St, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand, +64 6-759 6060