A rare opportunity to visit the home, studio and garden of Painter Pat Hanly and Photographer Gil Hanly. Experience a guided tour of the home by Amber Rhodes and Hanly House Project Manager Diane Blomfield, with works of Pat and Gil curated from the Arts House Trust collection.
The Hanly House project is an initiative to preserve the Mt Eden home and studio of iconic New Zealand artists Pat and Gil Hanly. The goal is to convert the property into a dedicated museum and artist residency, ensuring its legacy as a sanctuary for art, filmmakers, and writers. The home has been a focal point for the Aotearoa artistic community for over three decades, featuring a distinctive tropical garden designed by Gil Hanly.
The Arts House Trust stewards an archive of over 9,000 artworks, holding one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest private art collections. As an independent charitable entity, the Trust champions contemporary artists, while ensuring the long-term preservation and public accessibility of its collection.
We warmly invite you to join us for a special presentation with Andrea Lethiers, Head Designer, from Partridge.
Enjoy breakfast in one of Auckland’s most beautiful spaces, The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart. Hear firsthand about the craft, the vision, and the stories behind each piece.
Andrea will guide you through three exceptional collections:
Ode to the Ocean — a celebration of rare gemstones and extraordinary craftsmanship, inspired by the depth and mystery of the sea.
Manuka — a refined, design-led collection that speaks to understated elegance and the beauty of considered detail.
ASHOKA Entwined — featuring the legendary ASHOKA diamond cut, crafted in New York City. Partridge is proudly the only jeweller in New Zealand to carry this remarkable and rare cut, and this is your chance to see and try these collections up close and understand the artistic process behind the jewellery.
We are delighted to invite you to join us for a talk with Virginia Leonard, one of New Zealand’s most internationally recognised ceramic artists, at Zambesi, Commercial Bay.
During Aotearoa Art Fair, a selection of Leonard’s ornate, vibrantly coloured and visceral ceramic works will be on display in-store. This is a rare opportunity to hear her speak in person about what drives her to create such boldly abstracted and deeply personal work — the process, the pain, the beauty, and the act of making.
Come and spend an hour in the company of the work and the artist herself.
Enjoy refreshments on arrival, with 10% off in-store throughout the event.
Gow Langsford Gallery represents Virginia Leonard.
A rare opportunity to visit the home, studio and garden of Painter Pat Hanly and Photographer Gil Hanly. Experience a guided tour of the home by Claudia Pond-Eyley and Hanly House Project Manager Diane Blomfield, with works of Pat and Gil curated from the Arts House Trust collection.
The Hanly House project is an initiative to preserve the Mt Eden home and studio of iconic New Zealand artists Pat and Gil Hanly. The goal is to convert the property into a dedicated museum and artist residency, ensuring its legacy as a sanctuary for art, filmmakers, and writers. The home has been a focal point for the Aotearoa artistic community for over three decades, featuring a distinctive tropical garden designed by Gil Hanly.
The Arts House Trust stewards an archive of over 9,000 artworks, holding one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest private art collections. As an independent charitable entity, the Trust champions contemporary artists, while ensuring the long-term preservation and public accessibility of its collection.
Join Sara Hughes for a special guided walking tour of a selection of her public artworks in the CBD. This will focus on her artwork at the recently opened New Zealand International Convention Centre, ‘Iwi Rau’ a major commission that was a decade in the making. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist about the evolution of this project and others, and a unique chance to gain insight into the artists process and her passion for public art.
This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella.
Meet outside the main entrance of the New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street.
As part of Aotearoa Art Fair 2026, WALL Real Estate invites you to tour a brand new architectural home in Herne Bay – a unique experience of art and architecture in context. Hosted by and featuring a curated, contemporary selection of works from The Arts House Trust, the largest private collection in Aotearoa, this exclusive viewing will showcase a selection of standout pieces from the collection within a refined residential setting, to highlight the dialogue between contemporary art, design, and everyday living.
The Arts House Trust stewards an archive of over 9,000 artworks, holding one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest private art collections. As an independent charitable entity, the Trust champions contemporary artists, while ensuring the long-term preservation and public accessibility of its collection.
A conversation with some of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging creatives.
Ruby Wilkinson’s paintings are intimate, gestural and quietly commanding. Her work will be on show at the Aotearoa Art Fair with Jhana Millers Gallery, and for one evening you can meet her in person and see it up close. Joining her is Ike, Tom and Cosmo, who together have relaunched the beloved Sylvester label — carrying a cherished New Zealand fashion legacy into a new era.
Come for the conversation, stay for the collection. Explore Sylvester’s new Wings collection, hear from Ruby and Ike about what drives their creative lives, and enjoy 15% off in store on the night, while enjoying a glass of wine.
A rare opportunity to visit the home, studio and garden of Painter Pat Hanly and Photographer Gil Hanly. Experience a guided tour of the home by an Art House Trust curator and Hanly House Project Manager Diane Blomfield, with works of Pat and Gil curated from the Arts House Trust collection.
The Hanly House project is an initiative to preserve the Mt Eden home and studio of iconic New Zealand artists Pat and Gil Hanly. The goal is to convert the property into a dedicated museum and artist residency, ensuring its legacy as a sanctuary for art, filmmakers, and writers. The home has been a focal point for the Aotearoa artistic community for over three decades, featuring a distinctive tropical garden designed by Gil Hanly.
The Arts House Trust stewards an archive of over 9,000 artworks, holding one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest private art collections. As an independent charitable entity, the Trust champions contemporary artists, while ensuring the long-term preservation and public accessibility of its collection.
You’re warmly invited to the opening of Rufus Knight et al. “Bound Earth” at Lett Thomas. Join us to experience the exhibition with both artists present and a glass of wine ahead of the public opening.
To coincide with the Aotearoa Art Fair, the Karen Walker Britomart store will be transformed into a temporary gallery — four artists creating bold new work in direct conversation with one of New Zealand’s most iconic fashion brands.
Monica Rani Rudhar and Jess Swney (Foënander Gallery) alongside Julia Holderness and Josephine Cachemaille (SANDERSON) each respond to the Karen Walker world in their own distinct voice.
Join Karen Walker, the artists, and gallerist Lydia Cowpertwait for an in-conversation event, with Two Rivers wine and refreshments served. Plus, enjoy 15% off in store on the night.
You are invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the University’s art collection from the storage space to the walls they adorn on campus. The tour will be led by Art Collection Advisor Madeleine Harvey and provide a rare glimpse into the Artstore, where attendees can see where artworks are stored, their handling processes, and what it takes to house a collection on site. The tour will also include viewing works from alumni artists of Elam, spotlighting their contributions to their practice and wider artistic spheres including works by Lisa Reihana, Fiona Pardington, and Robin White. There are limited spaces, so don’t miss out!
Join Sally McMath for a private tour of 40 Anzac Studios complex, offering rare access to 26 artists working across three floors. You will have the opportunity to meet a selection of these artists and explore how they undertake studio practice. Conclude your experience with an artist talk within a newly opened group exhibition onsite hosted by Treadler.
Following Te Rongo Kirkwood’s international acclaim as New York’s Corning Museum’s Rakow commission winner, the artist invites you into her studio to meet and learn about her multimedia practice, including blown and cast glass, sculpture, video and performance art. Te Rongo and her studio team will also demonstrate the handling of hot glass.
Take a deep dive into Pacific Art, focusing on works in Tai Moana I Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa, guided by Ane Tonga (Curator, Pacific Art) and Marleen Hartjes (Senior Manager, Schools and Learning). You will be able to look closer than ever at how Pacific artists are harnessing performance, sculpture and customary practices in service to their communities. This ‘Salon of Close Looking’ will be conversational and interactive as we unpack artworks together through discussion and close looking.
Join us for an exclusive VIP studio visit hosted by Amanda Kemp, owner of UKU Gallery. Amanda Kemp brings over 30 years of mastery to her art, captivating collectors and art lovers with her hand-built ceramic sculptures and evocative wall installations. Working between Aotearoa and Europe, Kemp’s creations stand out for their tactile beauty and spiritual depth.
Amanda will introduce the KURUTAI Collective showcasing a curated selection of contemporary ceramics by Māori artists from Ngā Kaihanga Uku and friends, Hineukurangi Collective, Te Atinga Contemporary Māori Visual Arts of Toi Māori Aotearoa, and Toi Ngāpuhi. These artworks will be exhibited across both the Aotearoa Art Fair and UKU Gallery.
WALL Real Estate invite you for a private VIP home tour and a unique experience to enjoy art and architecture in context. Join Andrew (scrap) Wall from WALL Real Estate at this extraordinary Sumich Chaplin designed contemporary estate for a bespoke private collection tour of art, architecture and design featuring works by Michael Parekōwhai, Julian Dashper, Dale Frank, Rohan Wealleans and many more contemporary New Zealand artists.
Join Brett Graham (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui), to celebrate his inaugural exhibition at Gow Langsford Onehunga. Brett will discuss ‘Doorway to Night’, his reimagining of the 1840s home of Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, which once overlooked Onehunga Beach and the Manukau Harbour near the gallery.
This talk offers a unique opportunity to hear about the ideas, histories, and connections woven into this significant work.
Phillida Perry, Daughter Films, presents two short films GOOD KUNST & BREAKING the MOULD as part of the Aotearoa Art Fair VIP Programme at the Capitol Cinema.
BREAKING the MOULD (15 mins)
A visceral glimpse into the life and work of acclaimed New Zealand sculptor, Jaime Jenkins, whose unconventional upbringing combines with the elements to inform her ceramic explorations.
GOOD KUNST (12 mins)
When a group of women known as ‘KUNST’ bring their hard-won art collection to auction, long-held bonds are tested as the value of art, friendship and ambition go under the hammer.
A film-talk with filmmaker Phillida Perry and the women of GOOD KUNST will follow the screening.
Timing : 12pm -1.20pm (audience to be seated by 11.55am)
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.
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