Ten Auckland Art Exhibitions Worth Checking Out This September

It's the perfect season for gallery hopping.

Sarah Murphy
Published on September 04, 2017

We're mixing things up a bit this month and alongside our lineup of exhibitions, we're giving you a heads up about a few one-off art related events taking place around the city throughout September. It's the perfect opportunity to impress that hot Bumble match that's been telling you all about their cultured lifestyle and love of art. And, in case you hadn't realised, it's finally spring, so put that coat into storage, pack a picnic and jump on your bike to go gallery hopping — it will certainly win you extra brownie points.

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Event
Robert George: A memoir for falling light

Sat, 2 Sep - Sun, 19 Nov 2017
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland

Exploring the psychological and emotional impact of a loss that has yet to occur.

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Hey Bey - Hymn for the Weak End

Fri, 15 Sep - Sat, 21 Oct 2017
Fresh Gallery Otara, Otara Town Centre

Realist paintings that target the contradictory role of Queen Bey.

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Louisa Afoa: I'll see you at Orion

Thu, 7 Sep - Sun, 22 Oct 2017
Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson

Time-based media exploring the ideas of place and home.

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Jack Trolove

Tue, 26 Sep - Sun, 22 Oct 2017
Whitespace, Ponsonby

Large scale painted portraits exploring the relationships between embodiment and liminal spaces.

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Tasting Words

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017
Great North Road, Five Dock

Two of the world's wonders, in one event, on one night.

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Te Tuhi Talks: Sophie O'Brian

Wed, 27 Sep, 2017
Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Pakuranga

Hang on every word from this big name art curator.

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Shout Whisper Wail!

Sat, 20 May - Sun, 15 Oct 2017
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

Eleven contemporary artists explore the concept of voice.

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Po mata faiva faka-Tonga

Wed, 6 Sep, 2017
Mangere Arts Centre - Ng? tohu o uenuku, Mangere

A collection of Tongan short films direct from the motherland.

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Richard Orjis: Salt Felix

Tue, 12 Sep - Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Melanie Roger Gallery, Ponsonby

Exploring the fundamental notion of connection.

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The 26th Annual Wallace Art Awards

Tue, 5 Sep - Wed, 6 Sep 2017
The Pah Homestead, Auckland

The longest surviving art celebration in New Zealand.

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