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"The stuff of this exhibition is the stuff that makes up the world around us—ordinary domestic objects and discarded junk—that are transformed by artists into extraordinary encounters." —Emma Bugden, curator. Previous. Slide to 0. Slide to 1.

The exhibition showcases the evolution of contemporary jewellery practice during that past decade and presents a wide range of object making. Unbounded by the traditions of jewellery and its conventional association with precious materials,

Claudia Borella, Zebra Crossing, 1998. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum. Explores the dramatic use of black and white, and light and darkness, in works from The Dowse collection. Ranging from glass to ceramics, textiles to sculpture, this small

The exhibition showcases the evolution of contemporary jewellery practice during that past decade and presents a wide range of object making. Unbounded by the traditions of jewellery and its conventional association with precious materials,

Lynley Dodd, Hairy Maclary. Image Courtesy of Penguin Group. "We live in a society where everything has to do with success, and failure is rarely discussed. But what if we are wrong and what if our museums and lives are full of things that are

Guaranteed to delight visitors of any age, visitors were welcome to pack a picnic and bring the family to experience this exhibition of New Zealand sculpture in the Lower Hutt Civic Gardens. Well-known sculptors exhibiting in 2012 included Tanya

Bowl, Alkaline Spring 2000, Earthenware and Glazes. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum. Image by John Lake. The Dowse is celebrating the life and work of pioneer potter Len Castle (CBE, DCNZM) in a new exhibition that features his stunning volcanic

Be bedazzled by the opulent costumes of New Zealand designer Kristian Fredrikson. The exhibition includes gorgeous garments and detailed drawings from nine ballets including Cinderella, Peter Pan, Swan Lake and A Christmas Carol. Highlights

Gordon Cook, 18 Maritimes, 1995 - 1996. Woven by Sue Batten of the Victorian Tapestry Weaving Workshop, Melbourne. Purchased with the assistance of The Friends of The Dowse. 18 Maritimes is a suite of small tapestries depicting oceanic and nautical

Frances Upritchard, Martiona Gamper and Karl Fritsch, Gesamtkunstwerk, 2011 - 2012. Mixed Media Installation. Courtesy of Hamish McKay Gallery. Each work is the result of an exchange of ideas, charged with a kind of intimacy; the collaborations

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Parting Darkness

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Judy Darragh: Stainless

Shapeshifter 2012

Len Castle: A Tribute

Bedazzled

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A View From Where I Was Sleeping