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Introduction to the collection
Heralded in 1888 as 'the first permanent Art Gallery in the Dominion', Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki remains the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 14,000 works.

These include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, and outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, as well as European painting, sculpture and print collections ranging in date from 1376 to the present day.

Auckland Art Gallery continues to actively acquire works across all collection areas. Acquisition funding comes from Auckland City Council, as well as from a significant number of private donations. Works also enter the collection through gift, bequest or long loan. To view our most recent acquisitions click here.

Collections, Bequests and Donations

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Recent acquisitions



The Forum of Nerva
Giovanni Piranesi
The Forum of Nerva
Etching
Mackelvie Trust Collection,
Auckland Art Gallery 
Toi o Tāmaki,
bequest of Dr Walter Auburn, 1982