After opening Toi Art, Te Papa hopes there is no way anyone can miss it. Te Papa was a merger of the National Museum and National Art Gallery, which had often been uneasy bedfellows in their former shared home in Buckle St.Te Papa head of art Charlotte Davy looks over the ‘‘Turangawaewae Exhibition’’. Also, Te Papa retains its gallery space designated for touring exhibitions, and it can be connected to Toi Art to accommodate large shows. While the opening of Toi Art was the main attraction in Wellington on its opening weekend, the capital is a city where art is everywhere. Rosanna Raymond (left) and Lisa Reihana at their ‘‘Pacific Sisters Exhibition’’ at Toi Art Gallery.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 22, 2018 17:03 UTC