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The 4th Auckland Triennial at Auckland Art Gallery

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1300

Coming to Auckland for the 4th Triennial, then book your accommodation just down the road at The Elliott Hotel.

The Auckland Triennial was conceived in 2000 as the cornerstone exhibition of international contemporary art in New Zealand, and a hallmark for contemporary art and dialogue in the Asia/Pacific region. It has now bedded into local organisations and communities as the only national contemporary art event of its kind. From the outset, the Triennial was developed with a citywide programme of venues and partners and with a strong national audience. On this solid grounding, it has built an international network of support through an expanding group of artists, keynote speakers and funders.

The Auckland Triennial is now in its tenth year, of organisational support by an experienced team at the Auckland Art Gallery. In 2010, key partnerships with major Auckland stakeholders will be maintained including founding supporters Sue Fisher Art Trust and the Chartwell Trust. The Triennial's long term partnership with AUT University continues into 2010, with Artspace, St Pauls St Gallery, the University of Auckland George Fraser Gallery and Elam School of Fine Arts also on board. In addition, for 2010 the Triennial will expand into a new site in the public space of the city.

The role of a triennial is not only to stimulate and enrich local art communities, but to provide a window onto the world of contemporary creativity. Previous Auckland Triennials include, Bright Paradise: exotic history and sublime paradise, the 1st Auckland Triennial, 2001 curated by Allan Smith; Public Private Tumatanui Tumataiti, the 2nd Auckland Triennial, 2004 curated by Ngahiraka Mason and Ewan McDonald and turbulence the 3rd Auckland Triennial, 2007 curated by Victoria Lynn have all brought high-octane international artists and speakers to New Zealand. With artists such as Mariele Neudecker, 2001, Lorna Simpson, 2004, Phil Collins, 2007; and speakers such as Peter D. Osborne and Marian Pastor Roces, 2001, and Gerardo Mosquera, 2007, the Triennial has played a critical role in connecting New Zealand's largest contemporary art audience with international dialogue.

To find out more visit the Auckland Triennial website.

Source: The 4th Auckland Triennial at Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Cup Week 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1300

Spread over three days, from 6th - 13th March 2010, New Zealand's richest and biggest sporting event will showcase the ultimate in thoroughbred racing, fashion and glamour.

Auckland Cup Week is where this nation's finest horses, jockeys and trainers compete for the biggest prizes in the country. Combined with fabulous fashions, exquisite hospitality options, all day entertainment and the legendary Birdcage Bash, it's New Zealand's largest and most exclusive party!

Be trackside at Ellerslie to experience the style, glamour and thrill of winning at Auckland Cup Week 2010!

Source: Auckland Cup Week 2010

Gautier Capucon at The Town Hall with NZSO

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1300

Cellist Gautier Capuçon performs Saint Saëns
Shostakovich’s lively Festive Overture, written at speed to open a 1954 Bolshoi concert, shows him at his most optimistic. Opening fanfares lead to a romping tussle between strings and woodwinds. “An artist who is not fully satisfied by elegant lines, harmonious colours and beautiful harmonic progressions has no understanding of art,” said Saint-Saëns. His vivacious cello concerto reflects his ideals. Bartók preferred to look beyond pretty surfaces. His 1943 Concerto for Orchestra combines vitality and colour with intellectual brilliance. Click here for ticketing information.

Source: Gautier Capucon at The Town Hall with NZSO

Harlequin-Servant of Two Masters

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1300

The Elliott Hotel is the best spot in Auckland for Harlequin accommodation near The Edge theatre.

Harlequin for us at Piccolo Teatro di Milano is not merely a show: it’s the living example of the meaning of making theatre for audiences. Countries of any language and latitude have fallen in love with this simple and candid story. Sergio Escabor, Piccolo Teatro, General Manager

HARLEQUIN, the original clown, is a wily trickster who accepts the employment of two masters and walks a tightrope between their demands. What unfolds is a madcap theatrical masterpiece with three weddings, two duels, a dance number, a chase sequence, a love story, a food fight and much more. …pure buffoonery. THE NEW YORK TIMES

Italy’s world renowned Piccolo Teatro di Milano will immerse you in the art of comedy – commedia dell’arte – upon which slapstick, physical comedy and the great comic characters from Shakespeare to Charlie Chaplin and Benny Hill to Homer Simpson have drawn their inspiration.

Before Homer Simpson there was commedia dell’arte… THE NEW YORK TIMES

Performing the role of HARLEQUIN
Thursday 1 and Saturday 3 October - Ferruccio Soleri
Friday 2 October - Enrico Bonavera

For ticketing information click here.

Source: Harlequin-Servant of Two Masters

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