Ten Free Auckland Exhibitions Worth Checking Out This December

It's the perfect season for gallery hopping.

Sarah Murphy
Published on December 02, 2017

The festive season is upon us and this month there's a range of art events to get you into the Christmas spirit. With galleries shutting down over the holiday period, be sure to make the most of these first few weeks of December and cram in as much art viewing as possible. There's no better downtime from the staff parties and awkward family gatherings than hanging out in an air-conditioned gallery for a wee while, escaping the madness.

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Being Chinese

Fri, 10 Feb - Sun, 31 Dec 2017
Auckland Museum, Auckland

175 years of Chinese New Zealanders.

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Strangers Arrive: Emigrés and the Arts in New Zealand 1930-1980

Fri, 24 Nov - Fri, 15 Dec 2017
Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland

Work that made a big impression on our slice of the art world.

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MOHE OFI

Fri, 8 Dec 2017 - Sat, 27 Jan 2018
Fresh Gallery Otara, Otara Town Centre

The relationship between mother and child is unlike any other.

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The Obliteration Room

Sat, 9 Dec 2017 - Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki, Auckland

Fans of dot-shaped stickers, rejoice.

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Ziggy Lever: Title (To be Specified)

Fri, 1 Dec - Sat, 9 Dec 2017
St Paul Street Gallery, Auckland

You’re probably going to want to see this one twice.

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Ex-ante

Fri, 27 Oct - Fri, 22 Dec 2017
Artspace Auckland

What role do images play in our world?

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Kahoa Kakala

Fri, 8 Dec 2017 - Sun, 18 Feb 2018
Objectspace, Auckland

Get amongst the greenery at this experimental exhibition of Tongan flower designing.

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Wonderland

Sat, 9 Dec, 2017
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

It’s the most festive art event this silly season.

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2K17 - A West Side Story

Wed, 13 Dec - Sun, 17 Dec 2017
Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson

Fresh work from local young up-and-comers.

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The Burning Hours

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 - Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland

Reaching across history, culture and society.

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Ten Free Auckland Exhibitions Worth Checking Out This December

Being Chinese

Strangers Arrive: Emigrés and the Arts in New Zealand 1930-1980

MOHE OFI

The Obliteration Room

Ziggy Lever: Title (To be Specified)

Ex-ante

Kahoa Kakala

Wonderland

2K17 - A West Side Story

The Burning Hours

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