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Arts in Auckland
Public artIntroduction | Auckland City's collection | Sculpture profile | Current projects | FAQs | Opportunities for artists Auckland City's collectionRecently installed works
Ringatu III Ringatu III by artist Paratene Matchitt has been installed in Alison Park on Waiheke Island. The distinctive sculpture of a blue man on a blue horse featured in the Sculpture on the Gulf exhibition in 2005. It was purchased in 2007 by the Waiheke community board. Tiki Wananga The fifth piece in a series of new artworks at the Onehunga Library and Community Centre is a large illuminated installation, which is suspended in the Centre's foyer. Tiki Wananga (knowledge objects) by Dion Hitchins and Charles Koroneho is comprised of three forms made from aluminium and lashed with fibre optic cable using traditional Maori techniques.
Public Art DatabaseThe collection contains over 200 works, including sculptures, murals, monuments and other features. The Public Artworks Database is located on our libraries website. You can search for information about the public artworks located within Auckland city boundaries including the name of the artwork, artist name, location, a description and the significance of the artwork, images and the main materials used. Sculpture trailsThe waterfront sculpture trail passes through one of Auckland's historic quarters and complements the views along the foreshore of the Waitemata Harbour. Sculpture walk in the Auckland Domain - visit eight sculptures in the Domain that were installed as part of a project to mark the new millennium. Onehunga's art and heritage walks lead you to discover a range of the town's features including the areas built heritage, museums and artworks. Visit www.onehunga.net.nz for more. Karangahape Road - The K'Road Arts manager offers free guided art gallery tours by appointment. You can also order a free copy of the ARTWALK booklet, which features 12 galleries and a map. |
