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Luke Willis Thompson: B42040A1A1A
Saturday 18 April - Sunday 31 May 2026
B42040A1A1A is a concentrated installation of two ambitious moving image artworks developed over the past three years. Each film imagines a decolonial future for Aotearoa through the visual language of political theatre. Developed in partnership with Te Wai Ngutu Kākā Gallery, Tāmaki Makaurau, this is the first presentation of Fijian New Zealand artist Luke Willis Thompson in Ōtautahi.
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Two-Way Street
Thursday 7 May - Saturday 20 June 2026
Two-Way Street is an exhibition honouring the relationship between mentor and mentee; between the late and accomplished painter, Philip Trusttum, and his two mentees, Morks and Luca McDonnell. Where Philip gave through his experience as a full-time artist for over six decades, both Morks and Luca gave back through their willingness to learn, their respect, energy and enthusiasm. Both artists were working with Philip right up until he suddenly passed, 4th March 2026. The exhibition promises to be, in true Trusttum-style, a celebration of life - full to the brim with vim and vigour!
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UC Music "AN Ensemble" presents Carnival of New Zealand Creatures by Dorothy Buchanan
Monday 15 June 2026
Join UC Music staff and students as they present a delightful re-imagining of this charming New Zealand work. In celebration of Dorothy Buchanan's 80th year, you're invited to join us for this special FREE one-off lunch time concert in the beautiful Great Hall. With text by Lauris Edmond and a cast of characters featuring insects, fish and birds this is a concert to delight audiences of all ages!
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Mark Making
Monday 22 to Sunday 28 June 2026
Mark Making by Josh Bashford is a solo exhibition bringing together a body of old and new woodcut works that explore the relationship between gesture, memory, and place. At its core, the exhibition considers mark-making as both process and language, where carving and printing become ways of responding to landscape, lived experience, and observation.
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From Avon to Alps
Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 June 2026
'From Avon to Alps' is an art exhibition of original paintings by Polina Collins inspired by the natural beauty and diversity of New Zealand. Featuring scenes that span from the gentle waterways of Christchurch’s Avon River to the dramatic peaks of the Southern Alps, the paintings capture the atmosphere, colour, and changing light unique to New Zealand.
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Created using acrylic and mixed media, the works combine layered textures and vibrant colours to transform familiar New Zealand scenery into expressive images.
Visitors will experience a diverse collection of original paintings that invite reflection while celebrating the beauty and character of New Zealand’s natural scenery, with artworks available for viewing and purchase. -
Through the Looking Glass
Tuesday 09 to Sunday 14 June 2026
Working in soft pastel, Karen Gourley presents beautifully observed studies of birds, owls, and other creatures. Rich in detail and atmosphere, her works are grounded in close observation of the natural world, inviting viewers into moments of stillness, presence, and quiet connection.
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