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This LATE was a showcase of the talents and passion of staff and students from the University of Auckland, who curated this month’s event. Titled ‘From a Ripple to a Swell’, the event mixed art, music, dance and science to discuss water – beaches, streams, rivers, the sea – culturally significant sites for all New Zealanders. The panel discussion, always a highlight of these evenings that have become such a fixture on Auckland’ s cultural calendar, was hosted by thespian Oliver Driver. He directed a fascinating discourse between Head of the Leigh Marine Laboratory and self-confessed Shore boy, Professor John Montgomery; National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries faculty member and expert in ecotoxicology and low-impact urban design, Dr Marjorie Van Roon; and Dance Studies lecturer and dramaturg Dr Alys Longley. Longley is one of the principle investigators in a University of Auckland-funded project that seeks to examine the role of water in a sustainable city via an art-science collaboration. The discussion was followed by opportunities to visit the critically acclaimed AQUA exhibition, and to wander the various galleries in search of music and art that explored our relationship to water. As always, the enthusiastic and diverse crowd seemed to enjoy immensely the chance to get to grips with difficult ideas, experience art and music, and quaff a glass or two of wine with like-minded people. We loved the passion and persuasion for the topic expressed by Alys Longley during Driver’s questioning of the role of the arts in a discussion of water quality and the environment. Next month’s LATE promises more dynamic discussion – if water is a culturally significant site, then rugby, the topic of the September LATE, to be held on Thursday 1 September 2011, must be a culturally significant act. Come along in September to see great talkers and thinkers wrestle with the importance of rugby in 21st Century New Zealand life. Kate Hannah – www.thread.co.nz
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When: Thursday, 4 August 2011
Where: Auckland Museum
Online Bookings: $20
(plus $3 booking fee)
Members and University of Auckland Staff and Students: 2-for-1 tickets (door sales only)
Entry via Atrium
Time: 6.30pm - 10pm
Door sales: Limited general door sales from 6.30pm on the night, Members please present your membership card. University of Auckland staff and students please present your business card or current staff/student ID.
This year’s season of LATE at the Museum sees us respond to topical issues and collection and exhibition themes.
Smart Talk
In association with The University of Auckland this LATE looks at the importance of New Zealand’s waterways and how we can raise awareness over the value of this vital natural resource.
Moderator Oliver Driver will lead a panel of academic experts who include ecologist Dr Marjorie van Roon, dance studies lecturer and writer Dr Alys Longley and marine scientist Professor John Montgomery. They will discuss issues around water sustainability and the different approaches being used to celebrate water and inspire change. This LATE has been created to complement the AQUA experience – tickets will be available for evening shows.
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Great Music
From the tiniest watery disturbances that indicate the ghostly presence of taniwha, to the great oceans that facilitate the global movements of international commerce through cargo, and back to the kitchen sink reality of coffee and kettles, water can mean many things to artists and musicians. Artists from The University of Auckland’s National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries who work in sound, music, electroacoustics, art and installation will explore liquid visions through a range of performances and presentations spread throughout the museum’s spaces.
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Please enter through the Atrium. Food and a cash bar will be available.
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