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Talking Fashion 

A unique series of conversations inspired by Te Papa Press’s celebrated new publication New Zealand Fashion Design. Author Angela Lassig will talk with three of New Zealand’s leading contemporary fashion designers about their professional and personal evolution; what inspires their designs; their methods of working; and their career highlights. Each of the conversations will be illustrated with images from the designers’ personal archives, and will include exclusive runway footage.

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    Explore the relationship between design and art in some of America’s major museums, with Justine Olsen, Curator of Decorative Art and Design.

  • A Taste of Africa at Te Papa
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  • Art to Art: Curator Talk
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    Here’s your chance to view Te Papa’s treasures through the eyes of a curator, as they discuss their personal favourites from the National Collection. 

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    24 May 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Put together a pop art fridge magnet
    25 May 2013 | Inspiration Station, Level 4

    Get ready for the opening of Warhol: Immortal next week!

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    25 May 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Put together a pop art fridge magnet
    26 May 2013 | Inspiration Station, Level 4

    Get ready for the opening of Warhol: Immortal next week!

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  • Part of ‘Travelling Film South Asia’ Festival
    30 May 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

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  • Art to Art: Curator Talk
    31 May 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Here’s your chance to view Te Papa’s treasures through the eyes of a curator, as they discuss their personal favourites from the National Collection. 

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    31 May 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    1 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • 6 June 2013 | Level 4 Espresso

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    7 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

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    7 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    8 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    14 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

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    15 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

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    21 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    22 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

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    28 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano
    29 June 2013 | Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, Level 5

    Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero.

  • 26 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 27 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 28 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 29 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 30 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 31 July 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 1 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 2 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 3 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 4 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 5 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 6 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 7 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 8 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 9 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 10 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

  • 11 August 2013 | Soundings Theatre, Level 2

    Roll up, roll up! This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival is again bringing the best of world cinema straight to Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre.

To book tickets

Please click on the link below to download the booking form:
NZ.FashionDesign.Events.Form.pdf (pdf, 143kb)

By post
Post your completed booking form to:
Friends of Te Papa, PO Box 467, WELLINGTON 6041

By fax
Fax your completed booking form to (04) 381 7070

By phone
During office hours call the Friends of Te Papa office
(04) 381 7051 to book by phone with your credit card.

Angela Lassig
Angela Lassig



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