8—11.30pm (doors open 8pm)
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The Curious Ball
Join us for a curious journey to delight the senses!
Following its successful debut in 2024, the Gallery’s annual ball is back! Join us in celebrating Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey with an unforgettable evening of art, dance, music, culinary delights – and exclusive after-hours access to Eliasson’s exhibition, the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
Underneath the mesmerising light of Under the weather in the Gallery’s Te Ātea | North Atrium, enjoy bespoke performances and amazing activations, canapés and cocktails, DJ and exceptional company.
Dress code: Curious and fabulous, embrace your artistic flair
Tickets include exclusive after-hours entry to our summer exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, a bespoke welcome drink from Waiheke Distilling Co, and curated canapés.
VIP Tickets
VIP entry access, bar service for main bars, private lounge with plush furnishings and seating and VIP-only paid bar with service of light refreshments, goodie bag from key sponsors & partners.
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ATAMIRA DANCE COMPANY
In a very special and exclusive performance, Atamira Dance Company will present an excerpt from their upcoming debut work, Ka Tiri o te Moana.
Ka Tiri o te Moana
A groundbreaking collaboration between founding member and recent laureate Louise Pōtiki Bryant, Atamira dance artists, and renowned sound designer Paddy Free, Ka Tiri o te Moana confronts the global crisis of sea level rise driven by the melting of Antarctic ice. This powerful work addresses the profound impact of climate change on communities, both locally and globally. Drawing on a Kāi Tahu worldview, Ka Tiri o te Moana explores the deep connections of southern iwi to Antarctica and the Southern Oceans.
Tickets from $175 Members | $200 General admission | $300 VIP
Member tickets are available to active Gallery Members only.
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- Date
- Location
- North Atrium
- Cost
- Members $175 (+ fees), General admission $200 (+ fees)
Atamira Dance Company
Atamira Dance Company is a leading force in Māori contemporary dance, fostering artistic excellence, nurturing talent and creating transformative experiences that resonate around the world. Atamira uplifts, inspires, leads and celebrates the richness of te ao Māori through their performances, collaborations and advocacy. They honour mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) through storytelling that connects celestial wisdom with earthly expression. Atamira is also a vibrant community where tradition meets innovation, and boundaries are pushed to enrich Māori cultural identities and ways of thinking.
Image: Louise Pōtiki Bryant. Photo: Ralph Brown, courtesy of Creative New Zealand’s Artswork series