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‘Paradise Lost’ on show in Canberra

Launched at Solander Gallery  February 2019 ‘Paradise Lost – Daniel Solander’s Legacy’ is now on exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra until 22 September 2020, in conjunction with the ANBG 50th Anniversary.

An exhibition commemorating the legacy of the Swedish botanist Daniel Solander and the first encounter between Sweden and the Pacific Region, New Zealand and Australia, to coincide with the 250th Anniversary of Cook’s first voyage to Australia.

 

December Christmas Hours

Our festive season opening hours during December are Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm. Solander will close from 4.00pm Tuesday 24 December and reopen in the New Year on Tuesday 14 January 2020.

Parkin Drawing Prize

Congratulations to Wei Lun Ha who received a Merit Award for his entry ‘A big heart is a fragile one’ in the Parkin Drawing Prize awarded by Judge John Gow. Donna-Marie Patterson whose MFA work was recently exhibited at Solander, drawing ‘The memory is constantly moving’ was also selected as one of 78 finalists. On exhibition at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington until 8 September.
Image: A big heart is a fragile one, pigment ink on cotton paper, 2019

Alexis Neal at the Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui – May 2015

Alexis Neal: Pura Te Manihera McGregor “Whenua Ki Te Whenua”

Solander artist Alexis Neal has been working on a significant body of work over the last two years inspired by her Sarjeant Gallery, Tylee Cottage residency.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 30 May at 8am, Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay, Whanganui

We hope you can get along to suppoprt Alexis for the opening.

These new work by Alexis Neal are inspired by the story of prominent local woman Pura Te Manihera McGregor, (Maori Chieftainess, born Whanganui 1855 – 1920) whose remarkable taonga (treasures/artifacts) are housed at the Whanganui Regional Museum. The exhibition showcases new works alongside Taonga and engages with an important chapter of local history. This will include printmaking, whāriki (woven panels) and other mixed media works.