Auckland Art Fair

The Auckland Art Fair, New Zealand’s exclusive international art fair, is a showcase for some of Australasia’s best contemporary art. In 2007 thirty five leading galleries from all over New Zealand and Australia came together under one roof for three days (18 – 20 May) to feature their most prominent artists.

The 2007 Fair was more than twice the size of its inaugural event in 2005 and shifted to a larger and suitably industrial space at the Marine Events Centre on the Viaduct Harbour in the former Alinghi Boat sheds.

The event was opened by renowned British art critic, Matthew Collings, attracted 10,000 visitors and generated an estimated $3M in sales for the primary market.

For full list of participating galleries please visit the website.

Auckland Triennial

The Auckland Triennial is New Zealand’s leading exhibition of international contemporary art. Presented by the Auckland Art Gallery and showing at venues across the city. The Triennial presents over 30 international artists and a lively programme of new art works, performances, international speakers and forums, providing access to the world of contemporary art while creating a platform for art and ideas emerging from within new Zealand’s dynamic art scene.

The 4th Auckland Triennial, Last Ride in a Hot Air Balloon, was curated by Natasha Conland between 12 March and 20 June 2010.

Previous curators include Victoria Lynn (turbulence 2007), Ewen McDonald and Ngahiraka Mason (Public Private 2004), Allan Smith (Bright Paradise 2001).

SCAPE Biennial

The SCAPE Biennial of Art in Public Space is New Zealand’s only international contemporary biennial dedicated to public art. 2008 is the fifth SCAPE Biennial for Christchurch and the 10 year anniversary of the Art & Industry Biennial Trust, who organise and manage SCAPE.

SCAPE 2008 promises 6 weeks of exciting art in public space, activating and stimulating Christchurch’s central city from the end of September 2008.

Temporary outdoor sculptures, installation and intervention at past biennials has included work by Francis Alÿs; Monica Bonvicini; Nathan Coley; Martin Creed; Hany Armanious; Mark Titchner; Choi Jeong-Hwa; Johannes Gees; Bill Culbert; Yuk King Tan and et al.