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Guide Location: New Zealand » Auckland
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.8 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.8 km
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Author: leticia
Auckland offers a vast range of art galleries which houses an outstanding collection of paintings and holds frequent exhibitions. Works of famous local and international artists are presented here. Fans of modern art will be especially pleased. Take the following tour to see the best Auckland art galleries!
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Antoinette Godkin Gallery
At Antoinette Godkin Gallery you will find the latest contemporary art. This fine art gallery, situated in central Auckland, displays works of new and talented artists in New Zealand and holds exhibitions of contemporary fine art.
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2) Gow Langsford Gallery
Founded in 1987, Gow Langsford Gallery’s goal is to showcase contemporary New Zealand art. It exhibits work by contemporary artists from New Zealand, as well as from all over the world. Besides modern paintings, the gallery offers an interesting collection of sculptures.
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3) Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is one of the best galleries in Auckland. Built in 1888, this wonderful gallery represents the largest art establishment in New Zealand and will surprise everybody by its rich and outstanding collection of art. You will see work by local and international artists and some pictures, dating back to the 14th century.
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4) Artspace
Artspace is a leader of the modern art movement in New Zealand, dedicated to the fulfillment of new ideas in art and culture. This gallery is the largest contemporary art space to present modern New Zealand and international art. Artspace’s goal is to develop new ideas and encourage innovation in art.
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5) Satellite Gallery
Satellite Gallery displays a large collection of contemporary art. The gallery is a modern art venue which exhibits the extraordinary work of professional artists. Satellite Gallery promotes freedom of expression and creation.
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6) Soca Gallery
Soca Gallery is a commercial art gallery in Auckland which focuses on modern art. It offers high quality art of New Zealand and international origin. The gallery also displays a vast collection of prints and sculptures. Soca Gallery often exhibits work by famous modern artists.
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7) Artstation
Artstation represents a community gallery, dedicated to art from the various communities residing in Auckland City. The gallery holds a new exhibition once every three weeks. It also has fully-equipped rooms where it offers art classes and support for local art ideas.
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8) Masterworks Gallery
Masterworks Gallery specializes in New Zealand and Australian modern applied art and focuses on glass, ceramics and jewelry. This contemporary applied art gallery promotes the richness and diversity of the applied arts and holds fifteen exhibitions a year.
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