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Akiko Diegel, Core, 2011. Courtesy of The Wallace Arts Trust. The annual Wallace Art Awards marks its 20th anniversary this year and The Dowse will showcase the winners and most of the finalists. The Dowse is the only Wellington venue to host this

Installation view. A new take on the handmade. Knitted & Knotted brings together the work of New Zealand contemporary artists, Liyen Chong, Jacquelyn Greenbank, Megan Hansen Knarhoi, Shelley Norton, Ani O'Neill and Erica van Zon, and features

Gary Tricker, Storm in a Kaleidoscope, date unknown. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, purchased 1972. An exhibition for children and their families that explores the colours of the rainbow and the essence of light with dynamic, colourful works

Fiona Clarke, Sand Saucer; Irises, Pansies, Lillies, 1987. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum. An exhibition of works from The Dowse collection featuring inspiration from the floral. Ranging from the vibrant and full bloom to the withered and wilting

Hye Rim Lee, Dragon Yong Whips Toki, 2008. Crystal City brings together the work of Asian artists alongside New Zealand artists of Asian descent. The works range from photography and video to installation and performance, showcasing recent

Installation view. Wellington artist Simon Morris is well known at The Dowse for his permanent commission Rainscreen, which welcomes visitors to the gallery and was the inspiration for The Dowse logo. In this exhibition, Morris creates a

Susannah Bridges, Formal Occasion (Detail) 2003 - 04. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum. In April, The Dowse too celebrates the rituals and etiquette of afternoon tea. Opening on the 9th of April, High Tea is a charming exhibition of domestic

Kennedy Brown, Maverick Two Seater Bench, 2006. Courtesy of the artist. The Dowse Art Museum's latest design exhibition. Twelve of the latest products from ten of the top New Zealand furniture designers:. Nathan Goldsworthy, Kennedy Brown, Jamie

Yield Installation Shot. Photo by John Lake. Featuring the work of international fashion designers, including Zandra Rhodes and Yeohlee Teng, with a common thread of how the fabric is cut—and how much of it is wasted through the design process.

It’s forty years since The Dowse Art Gallery was opened by the Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt and quickly found its way into the hearts of New Zealanders. Ruby: A 40 Year Love Affair with The Dowse opens on 14 May and showcases a selection

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Wallace Art Awards 2011

Knitted & Knotted

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Bloom

Crystal City

Simon Morris: Blue Water Colour

High Tea

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Yield

Ruby: A 40 Year Love Affair with The Dowse