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‘the width of my arms against yours’
Whiro Walker + Cello Forrester
2 October — 31 October
Ironbank, Karangahape Road
Thurs Fri / 1-5pm
Sat/ 11am-3pm

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This week, the Karangahape Art District has a strong line-up of new exhibitions, openings and exhibitions not to miss.

At Melanie Roger Gallery, master carver Rangi Kipa (Te Āti Awa, Taranaki Iwi, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama) presents a short exhibition of new carved works, coinciding with his presentation at the 18th Lyon Biennale in France. Carved from whale bone and teeth recovered from natural strandings along the shoreline of Aotearoa, these works honour the whale as the supreme ariki (chief) of their domain, our revered ancestor and relation, and recognise our place within the interconnected cycles of oceanic life. The exhibition runs for just over a week, with an artist reception on Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss it!

Opening Wednesday evening this week is The Making of Cleo de Clinq a Sept 2026
by Jacquline Fraser at Lett Thomas. On Saturday join them too for an exhibition floor talk by Gregory Burke at 1pm.

Offcuts by Salome Tanuvasa also opens at Tim Melville presenting an exhibition of new paintings created during her time as the recipient of the 2025-2026 C Art Trust Award. And concurrently, Tim Melville opens INNER GARDEN: Homage to my teachers by Sarah Guppy in the office gallery space. Join them for both Wednesday evening.
And closing this Saturday - Gil Hanly’s exhibition of photography at Charles Ninow - a must-see before it ends.

Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

#karangahaperoad #NZArt

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outfits checked and not worn, girl band album cover, taking mums dog to an art exhibition and window shopping which pie to make next

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Artspace Aotearoa is back this week with the Friday night opening of ‘Group Admits Mistake’ featuring Lolani Dalosa, Ken Faber, Lily Greig, Ton Ray, Rangi White. The five Tāmaki Makaurau based artists in the exhibition were invited independently to make new art work. They have all produced semi-fictional worlds that raise questions about authority, participation, and meaning. Each of these worlds is interested in a process of transition. Cabins, shelters, underworlds, and purgatories introduce characters who experience uncertainty, misunderstanding, and boundaries. This exhibition asks what happens when we find ourselves part of a system we cannot fully understand or control.

Also opening this week is a new suite of four exhibitions at Studio One Toi Tū on Wednesday night as well as ‘In The Scrum Searching for Joy’ by Natasha Munro Hurn at The Charlotte Museum. On Thursday night, Audio Foundation also opens three new exhibitions.

Ending this week is ‘sisters’ by Shannon Te Ao at Coastal Signs; ‘Orbit’ by Emily Wolfe at Melanie Roger Gallery; ‘K I W A’ at Tautai ; ‘Pōnga Rā - When will you walk with me’ by Ngaroma Riley & Tawhai Rickard at Tim Melville Gallery.
All end Saturday.

Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

#KarangahapeArt #NZArt

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First Thursdays is back for October, with new exhibition openings across the Karangahape Art District.

Moat Gallery, MSJD and HAUMI E STUDIOS all open new exhibitions on Thursday night. RM is also celebrating a new presentation, ‘Diere, Adan’ by Arianna Ramos, at its pop-up space on Beresford Square.

To mark the final week of their exhibitions, Masterworks hosts a talk on Wednesday at 11am, ‘Object Collecting: A Group Approach’, with members of Stichbury Group discussing the logistics of collecting together and the history of their art group. On Saturday at 11am, they host a talk by celebrated woodfire potter Chester Nealie. All welcome.

Also ending this week is ‘one of these situations’ at Lett Thomas, featuring work by Diane Arbus, Chris Booth, Mike Hewson and Kate Newby; alongside exhibitions by Deb Platt and Jenette Mullins at The Charlotte Museum. All end Saturday.

On Saturday, Tautai hosts a Community Fono to discuss the outcome of its recent Creative New Zealand funding application. Facilitated by Caren Rangi, the fono is an opportunity to reflect and come together to share thoughts, ideas and aspirations for what the future of Tautai might look like. Registration is required.

Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

#galleryguide #kroadnz

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After a super successful first Karangahape Art Weekend, we’re back to regular programming — which still means new exhibitions, openings, talks and events every week!

This Wednesday night, Melanie Roger Gallery opens ‘Orbit’, a new solo presentation by London-based painter Emily Wolfe. On Friday night, join Mountain Survey Jet Department at Ironbank to hear Julian Hooper discuss his work in the exhibition ‘Vāle’ at nearby Ngutu Kākā Gallery at AUT. On Saturday afternoon, make your way to Anna Miles Gallery for ‘Rokc the Moo’n, featuring new work by Peter Hawkesby, Reece King and Tyrone Te Waa.

It’s also your last chance to catch ‘CRIT: Art Learning Since 1987’ at Artspace Aotearoa; ‘smash, smash, smash, smash’ at Mountain Survey Jet Department; and ‘Central Façade’ at Moat Gallery — all exhibitions close this Saturday.

Want to catch up on what’s been happening across the Karangahape Art District?

Listen back to interviews with local gallerists and artists on 95bFM’s ‘Various Artists’ and on ‘Current’ magazine’s online channels.

And don’t forget to follow our new Karangahape Art Instagram account, where we’ll keep you in the loop with exhibition openings, talks, workshops and more — your one-stop guide to all things arty happening right here on Karangahape Rd!

Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

#galleryguide #kroadnz

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Opening today ✦ the inaugural 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 — a gallery-led initiative of exhibitions, events and activations, celebrating Karangahape Road as Tāmaki’s Art District. 
In this preview, curator Millie Dunstall (@mydeaduncle) gives us a glimpse into her space, Mountain Survey Jet Department (@msjd_gallery), which features an exhibition by Elsie Christoffel (@elsie.christoffel) and Susu (@susu_menthol_jade)

✦ ON VIEW ✦

Elsie Christoffel and Susu

Friday 5–9pm
Saturday + Sunday 11am–3pm

Mountain Survey Jet Department
Ironbank, 150 Karangahape Road

@kroadnz @karangahape_art

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photo: @isaac.sms

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MEET THE GALLERISTS

Who are the people behind the galleries of the Karangahape Art District?

From public galleries and artist-run spaces to independent gallerists and some of the city’s most interesting creative corners, Karangahape Art Weekend is an invitation to wander in, look around, ask questions, discover something new — and meet the people making it all happen. 
1. Anna Miles - Anna Miles Gallery
2. Ruth Buchanan - Artspace Aotearoa
3. Charles Ninow 4. Sarah Hopkinson - Coastal Signs
5. Carmel Aroha Salmanzadeh, Kaliyah Lima , Maraky Vowells - Haumi e Studios 6. Andrew Thomas & Michael Lett - Lett Thomas 7. Christine Hedlund & Eloise Kitson - Masterworks 8. Melanie Roger - Melanie Roger Gallery 9. Ziggy Humberstone & Reuben Gabor - Moat Gallery 10. Millie Dunstal - MSJD Gallery 11. Edith Amituanai - Samoa House Library
12. Olivia Laita, Claudine Mailei, Elisabeth Pointon, Paige Nebbeling - Tautai 13. Tim Melville 14. Josh Whitaker & Michael Prosee - Which Way 15. Billy Bartley-Nees - May x William Austin 
Karangahape Art Weekend
 18–20 September Friday, 5–9pm Saturday & Sunday, 11am–3pm

Free and whānau-friendly.
#KarangahapeArtWeekend #KRoad #AucklandArt

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𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 says GO SEE ‼️ KARANGAHAPE ART WEEKEND where galleries, artist-run spaces, studios and creative organisations across the Karangahape Art District present a programme of exhibitions • artist / curator talks • walks and talks • film screenings • guided tours • live / sound art / music / dance performances • making marathons • art book sales • workshops • play readings and more.

📍KARANGAHAPE ART WEEKEND
18 – 20 September

@karangahape_art @kroadnz

Images (left to right): Jim Vivieaere, 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘬, 1980. Courtesy the artist and Tautai Pacific Arts Trust • Shannon Te Ao, 𝘏𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘢, 2026. Detail. Courtesy the artist and Coastal Signs • Fatu Feu’u painting at the 1996 South Pacific Festival of Arts in Apia, Sāmoa. Courtesy of Tautai Pacific Arts Trust • Gil Hanly, 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩, 1981. Detail. Courtesy the artist and Charles Ninow • Gavin Hurley, 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺’𝘴 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴, 2026. Courtesy the artist and Melanie Roger Gallery • Chris Booth, 𝘞𝘢𝘷𝘦, 1992/2026. Detail. Courtesy the artist and Lett Thomas • O-Tāwhao Marae in construction, 1984. Courtesy Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Artspace Aotearoa.

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This week we launch the inaugural KARANAGAHAPE ART WEEKEND — a gallery-led initiative bringing together our art ecosystem for one night and two days of exhibitions, events and activations, celebrating Karangahape Road as Tāmaki’s Art District. 

Join us late night Friday 5–9pm and both Saturday & Sunday 11am–3pm. 

This will also be the first full weekend of train action for Karangahape, but whether you arrive by train, car, bus, bicycle, tricycle or zeppelin, you’re invited to join us!

Visit our programme online for the full line-up of galleries, artists, exhibitions, events and activations. There will be artist and curator talks, guided tours, film screenings, dance performances, music and sound art — plus plenty more to discover. A selection are here, but please visit via the link in bio for all the details and a downloadable gallery map. 

And just before the weekend begins, Rm opens two shows Wednesday night — one by J Davies, and another by Litia Tuiburelevu & Shaun Naufahu. Visit too, Rm’s ‘Archive’ exhibition in Beresford Square exploring almost three decades of Aotearoa’s longest running artist run initiative.

Thursday night sees Tim Melville open a new show of work by Ngaroma Riley & Tawhai Rickard and Artspace Aotearoa continues their Crit Sessions series – this week with Millie Dunstall.  

Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

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The trains are here and the KARANGAHAPE ART WEEKEND is coming!   Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a curious first-time gallery visitor or simply looking for a weekend exploring Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s most vibrant neighbourhood, Karangahape Art Weekend offers the chance to experience the depth and diversity of contemporary art in Aotearoa, all within walking distance...Join us 18 - 20 September.  Galleries include:  
Anna Miles Gallery
Artspace Aotearoa
Audio Foundation
Charles Ninow
Coastal Signs
Haumi e Studios
Moat Gallery
MSJD Gallery
Lett Thomas
Masterworks
May x William Austin
Melanie Roger Gallery
RM
Samoa House Library
Studio One Toi Tu
The Charlotte Museum
The Keep
Tim Melville
Which Way
 
Plus much more including guided tours, artist and curator talks, live music, dance and sound art performances and a kids art trail! Full programme and downloadable map are now online here and at link in bio - https://www.karangahaperoad.com/karangahape-art-weekend 
Friday late night 5-9pm
Saturday 11 - 3pm Sunday 11 - 3pm

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Get creative and join in this week on Karangahape with ‘Small World’ at Studio One Toi Tu - an interactive digital installation by Pon Huey Min, Peter Simpson and Melody Renaud that invites audiences to draw their own bugs and release them into an evolving ecosystem. This work celebrates creativity and quiet observation. By participating and viewing these digital creations, the audience is invited to slow down, reflect, and find empathy for the small lives that sustain our world.  On Saturday join Tautai for a workshop with Faamele Etuale using the art of felt lei making to reflect on the people, relationships, stories and communities that have shaped Tautai over the past four decades. This is a free public workshop as part of the K I V A | 40 years of Tautai exhibition. Shared kai will be an important part of coming together, so please bring a plate to contribute to the table. Spaces are limited and registration is required.

You can also get along to new photographic exhibitions this week with Coastal Signs opening ‘sisters’ by Shannon Te Ao on Wednesday night and Charles Ninow opening an exhibition of photography by Gil Hanly on Friday night.  In arts media this week, listen back to Chris Booth korero with Sofia Roger Williams on 95bFM’s ‘Various Artists’ where they discuss his work in the exhibition ‘one of these situations’ at Lett Thomas.   And, pick up your copy of the latest Current magazine featuring many of the Karangahape galleries and the artists we work with including Nephi Tupaea on the cover whose work is currently showing at Tim Melville, as well as Atarangi Anderson with Artspace Aotearoa, Erica van Zon with Melanie Roger Gallery and much much more. 
Please check directly with each gallery for opening hours and exhibition details, as these may vary.

#galleryguide #kroadnz

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