Rita Angus: Life & Vision

7 March – 5 July 2009

Rita Angus is widely regarded as one of the leading New Zealand artists of the twentieth century. Rita Angus: Life & Vision features 141 works drawn from public and private collections throughout New Zealand.

The exhibition reveals the full scope of Angus's work throughout her career, both in her subject matter and in the recurring themes of identity, spirituality, and nature central to her work.

The exhibition includes a diverse range of works, from iconic paintings such as Cass, Rutu and Flight to lesser known oil paintings, watercolours and drawings, sketches and preparatory studies and unfinished works.

For more information and access to free audio downloads relating to works in this exhibition, please click on the following link:
Rita Angus: Life & Vision

DEVELOPED AND TOURED BY:
Te Papa

PRINCIPAL FUNDING PARTNER:

Pelorus Trust

MAJOR SPONSOR:
Singapore Airlines

CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION
Generously supported by Gabrielle Tasman

 

Exhibition images

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