1816 days ago

When bags move like ballerinas

The Team from Auckland Museum

Ballerinas twist, turn and move so gracefully that they often seem other-worldly, but would you ever compare a ballerina to a bag?

In our Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition, artist Isaac Katzoff’s glass bag got itself a nickname of just that: the ballerina. The nickname was given after the bag hinted at graceful movement while it was under the spotlight in the photography studio - it's inner performer was at the ready.

Although the Museum holds many objet d’art (art objects), the beautiful photography and images of the collection are themselves works of art, as this image of Katzoff's bag here is. Museum photographers work behind the scenes to create images of objects that act as both documentation and art.

As Artweek Auckland comes to a close this weekend, we wanted to showcase just one of many of the wonderful objet d'art from within our Applied Arts & Design collection.

Come and see 'the ballerina' for yourself, alongside many other wonderful works of art at Carried Away: Bags Unpacked, on now and free with Museum entry.

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9 days ago

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 4.9% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
    4.9% Complete
  • 45.7% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
    45.7% Complete
  • 4.9% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
    4.9% Complete
  • 38% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
    38% Complete
  • 6.5% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
    6.5% Complete
245 votes
1 hour ago

Star Insure Howick Village HOP 2023

The Team from Howick Village Association

Get your dancing shoes on and come along and enjoy the Star Insure Howick Village HOP on Saturday 12 October 2024. There will be over 240 classic cars and hot rods on display, with rock and roll entertainment, our iconic Saturday markets, competitions and giveaways and so much more. Bring your families and friends along for a fun filled day in Picton Street, Howick.

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10 hours ago

$50 garden centre vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:

Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay

Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest

Luke Shamy from Hornby

Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown

Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.

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