A long-time fan of Graham’s work, Dame Patsy said she was blown away by the exhibition. “It was extremely moving and so stunning,” she said, “I’ve seen a lot of his work but never on this scale.”
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Dame Reddy was accompanied by her husband Sir David Gascoigne, before they headed off on the HNZMS Aotearoa. “I will always remember it and I hope that there will be support for at least keeping one of the works here, because they won t look the same anywhere else.” Dame Patsy also got to see Len Lye’s work, including a new feature called
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Zara Stanhope is the new director of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre. She left a role in Brisbane to take up the new job.
The new director of New Plymouth s contemporary art gallery says she s in it for the long haul. Dr Zara Stanhope had her first day at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre s (GBAG/LLC) on Monday, having moved from a role in Brisbane. Stanhope was released from MIQ in Christchurch on February 4, and has been in Auckland catching up with family and friends, as well as travelling to Waitangi to learn more about the treaty, before arriving in New Plymouth.
New director for Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Dr Zara Stanhope taking the helm.
Words: Madeline Claire
Dr Zara Stanhope will take the helm of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery & Len Lye Centre as of March 2021. Coming from her role as curatorial manager of Asian and Pacific Art of Queensland Art Gallery/ Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Stanhope brings nearly 30 years’ experience to the role.
On her appointment Stanhope says, “This is an opportunity to strengthen the institution’s position as a leading centre for contemporary art in the Pacific, prioritise diverse local communities and artists, and expand national and international audiences.”