Upcoming
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Headwaters
Michael Hight 27 Nov - 24 Dec 2024 Auckland City The fragmented relationships between landscapes, memories and human interventions have been long-standing subjects of exploration for artist Michael Hight. In this new body of work by the self-taught painter, Headwaters, the artist turns his attention to the rivers of the South Island. These rivers, as the exhibition title suggests, act as both literal and metaphorical sources—wellsprings of imagery for his hyperreal and symbolic paintings. Read more -
East Coast
Karl Maughan 27 Nov - 24 Dec 2024 Auckland City Karl Maughan, one of Aotearoa's most recognisable contemporary painters, is celebrated for his large-scale depictions of gardens, where dense foliage and brilliant flowers create immersive environments. East Coast is his latest series of paintings, which expand on his iconic exploration of lush botanicals, incorporating not only vibrant garden scenes but... Read more
Past
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Spring Catalogue 2024
Group Exhibition 25 Sep - 19 Oct 2024 Auckland City Gow Langsford's annual Spring Catalogue exhibition for 2024 presents a remarkable collection of works by some of New Zealand's most celebrated artists. This exhibition offers a rich cross-section of Aotearoa’s artistic legacy, showcasing prominent pieces by Bill Hammond, Karl Maughan, Gretchen Albrecht, Dame Louise Henderson, Tony Fomison, Toss Woollaston, and others. Spanning through to the early 21st century, this collection of works offers a captivating journey through the evolution of New Zealand's visual art, showcasing the depth, diversity, and enduring impact of these revered artists. Read more -
We are nourished by the unknown
Patricia Piccinini 28 Aug - 21 Sep 2024 Auckland City The central focus of Patricia Piccinini's first solo exhibition at Gow Langsford, We are nourished by the unknown, is her major 2023 work The Bridge. In this work a life-sized female character sits cradling a hybrid animal-human creature. The composition evokes Dutch renaissance depictions of the Good Samaritan, with the woman’s warmth juxtaposed against the unsettling animalness of the creature, challenging us to display the same compassion for difference that they do. The exhibition also showcases smaller sculptures The Pacifist, The Protégé and Safely Together alongside works on paper and hand blown glass works. Read more -
Gordon Walters
31 Jul - 24 Aug 2024 Auckland City Gordon Walters (1919-1995) was a pioneer who is widely recognised and celebrated as one of New Zealand’s most significant modernist artists. Walters’ career spanned over five decades and from 2017-2019 the comprehensive survey exhibition Gordon Walters: New Vision was developed and toured in partnership by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Read more -
Sam Harrison
31 Jul - 24 Aug 2024 Auckland City Christchurch based artist Sam Harrison is a craftsman in every sense of the word. He is a master of many mediums, working across bronze, concrete and plaster along with watercolour and printmaking techniques. Harrison’s works have a raw, emotive quality, which is underpinned by meticulous attention to detail. The works presented in his second solo exhibition with Gow Langsford continue his exploration of the human figure. Read more -
Hang In Any Order
Richard Killeen 3 - 27 Jul 2024 Auckland City Gow Langsford is pleased to present an exhibition of artworks by Richard Killeen. The exhibition includes several of Killeen’s distinctive cut-outs, which range in date from 1981 to 2002. Read more -
Hands of Gold
Max Gimblett 5 - 29 Jun 2024 Auckland City Gow Langsford is delighted to present Hands of Gold, an exhibition of new works by Max Gimblett. Hands of Gold features a stunning array of paintings, the majority of which take the quatrefoil shape – a hallmark of Gimblett’s oeuvre. While this essential form repeats, the treatment of surface varies considerably from work to work. There are evenly surfaced monochromes, grid-like patterns, and extravagantly gestural brush strokes in a rich array of colours. What shines through in this diverse range of approaches to painting is the quality of Gimblett’s craft and his distinctive artistic vision. Read more
