Auckland Festival of Photography: Geoffrey Batchen
Repetition and Difference: The Dissemination of Photography
Recently appointed as Professor of Art History, Victoria University of Wellington, Geoffrey Batchen's work as a lecturer, writer and curator focuses on the history of photography.
Join Professor Batchen for an illustrated talk on the effects and implications of photography's relationship to reproduction. By exploring this one crucial issue, he aims to present a way of thinking about photography that can match the extraordinary complexity of the photographic experience.
Art Lounge, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki NEW Gallery
Corner Wellesley and Lorne Streets
Auckland CBD
1pm, Art Lounge - free
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Auckland Art GalleryAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Founded in 1888, it remains New Zealand’s largest visual arts experience, with a collection numbering over 15,000 works. The main gallery building is now open after a comprehensive heritage restoration and expansion.
Explore a treasure trove of historic, modern and contemporary New Zealand art, as well as work by Māori and Pacific Island artists. International painting, sculpture and print collections range from 1376 to the present day.
The Gallery offers a lively calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities. Visit our website to see what’s on.
Choose from a range of free guided tours - organised group tours available by arrangement.
• Open daily 10am – 5pm (except Christmas Day)
• In the heart of Auckland City
• Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available free of charge
• Café and espresso bar
• Gallery shop offers quality souvenirs, books and unique art-inspired gifts
