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Today's Exhibitions and Events - 6 December 2009

EVENTS

3pm
Graham Dawson - the art of setting a table
Auckland's premier caterer Graham Dawson will show the whole family how to turn an everyday meal setting into something quite amazing as well as introducing a wow factor into those pre dinner nibbles.

10am to 5pm
Muka Print Exhibition
The unique national travelling exhibition that may only be viewed by children aged between 5 to 18 returns to Auckland Art Gallery. Forty, limited edition, original lithographs by twenty prominent artists from New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia will be on display and may be purchased for $60 unframed.

1pm
Riki Bennett - Traditional Māori food
Riki Bennett (Ngati Pikiao, Te Arawa, and Ngati Porou) speaks on traditional uses of plants by Māori. His demonstration include various food gathering traps, nets and materials that, in the past, Māori would have used in their daily lives.)
Exhibition entry charge
Taste: Food and Feasting in Art

EXHIBITIONS

Picturing History: Goldie to Cotton
Until 21 February 2010
Looking at key moments from New Zealand's past, this exhibition explores artists responses to and interpretations of our history. Featuring Colin McCahon, Charles Goldie and Shane Cotton amongst others.
Cost: FREE
Cnr Wellesley and Lorne streets, cbd

Taste: food and Feasting in Art
Until 14 February 2010
Visit us this summer and revel in the luscious beauty of food and the tactile, sensual qualities of art. 'Taste' is a mouth-watering experience not to be missed.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 concessions, children under 5 free
Cnr Wellesley and Lorne streets, Auckland cbd