Pat Hanly Do It 1972. Enamel on hardboard. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased in 1972 with assistance from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Gretchen Albrecht Banded Orange 1973. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased 1974
Philip Trusttum Red Berries 1973. Oil on hardboard. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Purchased, 1974
This exhibition is now closed
A fascinating focus show centred on a decade in which Gallery director, Brian Muir, began to acquire contemporary New Zealand art for the city’s collection.
1969 is an important year in the history of the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, as it marks the appointment of its first professional director, Brian Muir. Within a few weeks of his appointment, Muir had begun developing a collection policy with a strong focus on contemporary New Zealand painting – something that had been overlooked by previous administrations. His tenure from 1969 to 1978 saw major examples by leading New Zealand artists, including Ralph Hotere, Gretchen Albrecht, Don Peebles, Jacqueline Fahey, Milan Mrkusich, Robin White and Gordon Walters, enter the collection
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Date:
27 August – 6 November 2016 -
Curator:
Peter Vangioni -
Exhibition number:
1024
Collection works in this exhibition
Related
A guide to the collections of the Robert McDougall Art Gallery
Published in 1973, this book was prepared by the Gallery's recently appointed director Brian Muir. It includes a brief history of how the collection had been assembled.
Exhibition
Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)
25 July 2021
Celebrating the artistic vision of one of Aotearoa’s most significant artists.
Notes
Don Binney 1940-2012
It was a shock to read of Don Binney's sudden death over the weekend and our thoughts go out to his family.