VIP Programme

Guided Tour: University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau, The Art of Building 201

Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau | Building 201

View and learn about the recent curation of artworks for the University of Auckland art collection in the newly redesigned Building 201, including Māramatanga, the site-specific commission by Lisa Reihana. Led by Associate Professor Caroline Vercoe, the focus of this tour will be about how the curation of new and historic artworks complements the design and narrative behind the award-winning building, while creating a welcoming environment for learning and research. The tour includes significant artworks by Emily Karaka, Fiona Pardington, Claudia Kogachi and the art of the Fale Pasifika.