Explore topics View by topic: Design And Decorative Arts All Archaeology Auckland and its people Auckland in the world Auckland Stories Design and decorative arts Documentary Heritage Ethnology Evolution Geography Geology History Māori Natural Sciences Our Environment Pacific Textiles War memorial Weapons World in Auckland Collection Information Access Te Reo Show more Photographing Glass: a Jekyll-and-Hyde approachBy Jennifer CarolCollections Photographer, Collection Information and AccessPhotographing a diverse range of studio glass objects posed many challenges, not least how to capture the layers of molten glass fabric, blown and hot-styled into a myriad of highly reflective and often colourful forms. Names in StoneThe museum approached sculptor Denis O’Connor, and gave him a simple brief: to design a cartouche which featured the list of 110 donors. "Wunderpus O Sea", Octavia CookWho owns an idea? When does a conventional form become a unique and distinctive design? Auckland Museum recently acquired a brooch by contemporary jeweller Octavia Cook which explores these concepts, and responds to a particular situation in which she found herself in last year. Ingrid AndersonOne of New Zealand’s foremost textile designers, Ingrid Anderson’s bold colourful designs can be found in homes and businesses throughout the country. Auckland Museum has recently acquired a small group of textiles produced by Anderson. Susan Holmes: Fabric ArtistOver four decades award-winning Auckland fabric artist Susan Holmes established a broad repertoire of fabric art skills - documented in the new book Susan Holmes - Fabric Artist by Cerys Dallaway-Davidson. Read an extract on Stenciling here. Barry BrickellThe papers of Barry Brickell demonstrate the artist's all-consuming passion for pottery, steam trains, and conservation. E Kete: Baskets from the Cook IslandsIn celebration of Cook Islands language week (31 July – 6 August 2016) we have installed three kete or baskets from the southern Cook Islands in our Te Kākano display case. The Reverend's giftThis whāriki was given to the Reverend Jasper Calder by Māori who wanted to recognise his mana or status. The mat could have been used as an altar cloth, given its small size. The Mulvany SistersShoppers walking down Darby Street in 1929 might have come upon an interesting sight in a studio window - a woman sitting, busily weaving at a loom. The Wynyard TestimonialAlthough made in Victorian-era London, this sterling silver epergne clearly depicts a New Zealand scene - a Māori man, woman and child, and a British soldier underneath a ponga tree. Service in the skiesEating and drinking on board has been an important part of the flying experience ever since the first passenger spent more than a couple of hours in the air. Tapa of the PacificTapa or barkcloth made from the inner bark of certain trees is one of the most distinctive products of the cultures of the Pacific islands. 1 2 3 Next page Previous page