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Gifts to the nation: The National Art Collection at Te Papa

Many of the treasures in the National Art Collection have come into the museum as generous gifts – from collectors, artists, their families, and the public. To mark Te Papa Foundation’s Annual Appeal, Curator Modern Art Lizzie Bisley looks here at some of the wonderful artworks and collections that haveRead more

2026-03-13
By: Lizzie Bisley
On: 13 Mar 2026
In: Art, Behind the scenes

Artist Fiona Connor’s Can Do Academy

Contemporary New Zealand artist Fiona Connor’s art work Can do academy #3, 2004, is currently on display as part of Splash! Four Contemporary New Zealand Paintings up in Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa on Level 5 at Te Papa. I recently spoke to Fiona on the phone from her homeRead more

2015-04-13
By: Sarah Farrar
On: 13 Apr 2015
In: Art, Behind the scenes

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