For six special nights in October Auckland Museum are transforming their classical columns into an ancient Greek academy where the whole family can join our cast of colourful actors to learn about the heroes and monsters, gods and goddesses, warriors and wise women behind the...
Recent Paintings 6 - 20 September South Island painter, Neil Driver creates breath-taking landscapes spied through meticulously detailed interiors and captivating still life works featuring time-worn vessels and objects found in the natural world. His works evoke serenity, calm, and presence with effortless grace. Pictured image: Pots and...
Cells of Human 23 August to 11 September Long recognised as an expert on ‘we Pākehā’ and what makes us tick, Nigel Brown has been described as a magpie. And so it is in this exhibition, ‘Cells of Human’. As in so many other of his...
Natural Histories August Mark Wooller has become known for his richly detailed and semi-surrealist oil paintings depicting local landscapes. Each piece is layered with historic ephemera, documentation and text references which enrich the narrative of the painting. Wooller has released new paintings that focus on central Auckland,...
OPINION: Cheryl Adamson is the General Manager of the Parnell Business Association. When Covid first hit, The Fantail House – a locally produced artisan gift and homeware store – was slammed. With 75% of its turnover being from tourists and only 25% from domestic customers, the...
Following Nature 2 - 22 August “In essence my sculpture is a spiritual practice; to engage in finding clues to human nature in the natural world. I try to illustrate the interconnectedness of all living things and their interdependence within the environment. Nature is our greatest...
The Fantail House will be showcasing a stunning selection of handcrafted pottery & ceramics for the month of August.On display and available for purchase is a wonderful variety of works hand crafted by local and award winning New Zealand Potters.From Functional to Whimsical, Classic to...
Recent Works 2 - 16 August We warmly welcome you to join the Parnell Gallery team and artist Peter Hackett to celebrate the opening of his latest exhibition. Working in thick impasto oils, contemporary painter Peter Hackett creates captivating and immersive landscapes, presenting to the viewer’s eye...
Thanks to Secure Parking, from the 12th of July for 30 days they are offering an exclusive early bird special parking rate of $3.50 at the Parnell Train Station. Simply download their app secureparking.co.nz/paybyapp and enter the promo code: WINTEREBSPECIAL. Please note, this special rate...
Calling all dinosaur adventurers big and small, there is so much to experience these school holidays at Auckland Museum. Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s interactive theatre performance is...
Retro 7 - 20 July Transport yourself to the optimistic and liberated 60’s and 70’s with this exhibition of new paintings by Ingrid Boot & Rae West. Retro reflects back on a time of social movements and developments in the genres of fashion, art and architecture,...
As a bastion of Italian cuisine, the humble pizza’s hearty constitution never fails to delight both the eyes and the stomach. While there are many establishments serving up laudable renditions of arguably the greatest gift Italy ever gave the world (followed closely by pasta, Peroni...