Opened in 2014, Te Uru Contemporary Gallery is a place for art, ideas, and community. Located in scenic Titirangi, we offer exhibitions, events, and learning programmes that situate the work of leading local artists within global conversations.
Current Exhibitions
Ngā Whakaaturanga o nāianei
8 JUNE – 24 AUGUST
Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson
Differences in kind and rhythm
The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions
Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson
Differences in kind and rhythm
The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions, Differences in kind and rhythm brings together historical works by Giorgio Griffa (b.1936 Turin) and Peter Robinson (b.1966 Ashburton, Ngāi Tahu).
3 MAY – 27 JULY 2025
Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury
Life in forms
Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury
Life in forms
Pauline Yearbury (b.1926 d.1977 Ngāpuhi) was one of the first Māori artists to introduce Māori cultural narratives into contemporary art. Her work is characterised by a bold and illustrative style. This focussed survey includes incised wooden panels featuring figures from pūrākau for which Yearbury is best known, as well as lesser-known drawings and paintings.
15 MARCH – 22 JUNE 2025
Maungarongo Te Kawa
Kokonga Ngākau
Maungarongo Te Kawa
Kokonga Ngākau
Maungarongo Te Kawa (Ngāti Porou) is a takatāpui fabric artist who produces elaborate quilts and sculptures grounded in te ao Māori.
Upcoming Exhibitions
5 JULY – 7 SEPT 2025
Elam School of Fine Arts
Ngā Ringa Whetū
An exhibition created by students from Elam School of Fine Arts
Learn more2 – 17 AUG 2025
New Winds
Te Uru Art Auction Fundraiser
Te Uru is pleased to present the second iteration of New Winds a fundraising art auction
Learn more24 AUG – 23 NOV 2025
Anoushka Akel
Ifs
A solo exhibition tracing existing works by Anoushka Akel
Learn more21 NOV 2025 – 8 FEB 2026
Portage Ceramic Awards 2025
The Portage Ceramic Awards is an annual celebration of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa.
Learn moreUpcoming Events
Whakaaturanga o naianei
2025
Ruth Ige Winner of the 2025 Rydal Art Prize
Te Uru is the new home of prestigious painting award The Rydal Art Prize
Learn moreSAT 28 JUNE 2025
Kōrero with Megan Tamati-Quennell Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury: Life in forms
Hear from leading curator, writer and researcher Megan Tamati-Quennell
Learn moreSAT 19 JULY 2025
Italian Language Tour – Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm
Join us for an informative exhibition tour in Italian
Learn moreSAT 26 JULY
Book Launch Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm
Please join us and exhibiting artist Peter Robinson for the launch of this exciting new publication.
Learn moreSAT 2 AUG 2025
Auction Launch New Winds: Te Uru Art Auction Fundraiser
Celebrate the launch of New Winds and view the wonderful works available.
Learn moreSAT 9 AUG
Panel Discussion An introduction to collecting
Learn more about building an art collection.
Learn more
SAT 16 AUG, 11AM
Exhibition walkthrough Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm
Gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition Differences in kind and rhythm
Learn moreSAT 30 AUG 2025
Rāranga Workshop Elam School of Fine Arts Ngā Ringā Whetū
Explore rāranga using a range of customary and contemporary materials.
Learn more5 JUNE – 17 OCT 2025
Visiting Curator's Programme 2025
Te Uru & UNSW Galleries announce the curators participating in our 2025 Visiting Curators Programme
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Te Uru plays a vital role for contemporary art in Tāmaki Makaurau, sharing art and ideas with audiences in Aotearoa and beyond. As the second largest gallery in the city, we are committed to enriching our community while contributing to broader conversations in art.
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The support we receive from our community makes the vibrant programme at Te Uru possible. There are many ways to bolster and engage with the important work we do, such as participating in our volunteers programme, becoming a member, or by joining Te Uru Benefactors Collective (TBC).
