Rapid Change

Rapid Change explores issues faced by cities undergoing major transformation, responding to the dramatic changes currently affecting Auckland.  

While cities are continually in a state of flux, there are often periods of rapid change that dramatically shape urban landscapes and greatly affect their communities.

Featuring nine New Zealand and international artists, with works focusing on Auckland, Detroit, Hong Kong, Liverpool and New York, the exhibition considers the politics and societal impact of change in the urban environment.

Rapid Change is curated by Bruce E. Phillips.

Artists: Anu Pennanen, Dieneke Jansen, Elisapeta Heta, Gregory Holm, Matthew Radune, Peter Wareing, Stefan Canham, Reuben Moss and Rufina Wu  

Exhibition opening event: Saturday 9 July, 2pm. Also opening will be a new drawing wall project from Jason Lindsay and Matt Ellwood. Get to the opening for FREE on the Artbus, departing Karangahape Road 1.30pm.

Opening week artist talks: There will be two opportunities to hear visiting artist Matthew Radune speak about the work Ice House Detroit. Radune will give a floor talk in the exhibition. 11am, Thursday 14 July, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Radune will also give a lecture on Ice House Detroit and his broader practice as an artist and architect as part of the Easy Listening series. 6pm, Thursday 14 July, Elam Lecture Theatre, Elam School of Fine Arts, 20 Whittaker Place, Auckland. FREE.