How Gow Langsford Art Gallery Became A Magnet For Oprah, Paul Simon & Pierce Brosnan

Gallery directors John Gow, Gary Langsford and Anna Jackson spoke with Kim Knight from NZ Herald Viva about the gallery’s trajectory from its early days in a converted Grey Lynn petrol station to its position today as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading contemporary art spaces. The conversation reflects on the gallery’s evolving programme and the unexpected international attention it has attracted over time, including visits from figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Paul Simon and Pierce Brosnan.

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June 2, 2026