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A person with long white hair wearing a dark green shirt is looking at a multi-media work of art at the NZ Art Show, a premier annual art show in Wellington.

NZ Art Show

Get your contemporary art fix at the country’s largest exhibition.

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Aotearoa’s premier annual art show is back. For 21 years the NZ Art Show has provided a world-class platform for the appreciation and acquisition of contemporary art. It has a history of connecting art lovers with quality works of art. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned collector or buying your first piece — there’s something for everyone. There are 2,000 original artworks on display (yes, seriously). The show spans sculpture, photography, abstract, and traditional mediums. Many of the 200 talented artists will be there so you can have a with them and find out more. 

In addition to the art on display, live music by local and national acts and DJs will play throughout the show. All specially curated by renowned New Zealand musician Barnaby Weir.  

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