New Zealand sculpture news
Connells Bay Sculpture Park continues its on-going commitment to the presentation of new works by major New Zealand sculptors
Darryn George selected to exhibit at the Palazzo Bembo at the 2013 Venice Biennale
Join us in New Zealand! - February 11 - 15, 2013
The International Sculpture Center (ISC) is pleased to announce it will be holding a multi-day event in Auckland, New Zealand, February 11-15, 2013!
The three-day program, in partnership with the Auckland Art Gallery, and will be comprised of daytime and evening programming,
including keynote addresses by world renowned sculptors, stimulating panel discussions and organized trips to
Alan Gibb's sculpture collection at The Farm,
Connells Bay Sculpture Park and several private artist studios.
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Grand gateway
At Connells Bay at the far end of Waiheke Island, John and Jo Gow are transforming bare paddocks into what they hope will be a feast for the senses.
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Artnews
To the Island Connells Bay Sculpture Park features outstanding works, which respond to the restorative approach to the land at the heart of this inspired project. Robin Woodward reports.
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Denis O'Connor
Denis O'Connor completes the trilogy of his large gateway works with the installation of Keelstone. His two previous Gateway works are Rudderstone at the Wellington Botanical Gardens and a major work at the Auckland Museum.
Gavin Hipkins
Gavin Hipkins' photograph "Waiheke Landscape (877C)" was chosen from 32 proposals for the 2011 photographic billboard at Connells Bay Sculpture Park.
Dave McCracken
Dave McCracken has titled his recently installed sculpture “The Best Laid Plans Go West”. This is the most significant work in the artists career. It was installed in 2009 and comprises 32 blocks 1200mm x 800mm made from corten steel.
Photographic Installation Project:
Anne Noble’s photograph “Spool Henge, South Pole, Antarctica”
was chosen from 32 proposals for the photographic billboard at Connells Bay Sculpture Park, Waiheke Island.
Noble’s work will be installed at Connells Bay in time for the re-opening of the sculpture park on 24th October 2009.
Connells Bay Centre for Sculpture Book
This hardback book on Connells Bay Centre for Sculpture is now available. Stunning photos, text by Robin Woodward and Foreward by Lara Strongman. NZ$40 plus P&P.
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KiaOra Air New Zealand Magazine February 2007
When John and Jo Gow saw 60 acres of sheep pasture for sale at Connells Bay, one of a necklace of tiny coves at the secluded, eastern end of Waiheke Island, is was love at first sight...
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World Sculpture News, Autumn 2006
Connells Bay Sculpture Park stands as a powerful statement to just how the natural environment is transformed into a world of contemplation and hope through the careful juxtaposition of contemporary sculpture?
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Urbis Landscapes Issue 9, 2006
John and Jo Gow?s Connells Bay Sculpture Park is an awe-inspiring and thought-provoking collaboration of artist and environment?
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NZ House and Garden October 2004
A spectacular sculpture park has fulfilled a Waiheke Island couple?s passionate vision. Sue Moody takes a tour...
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