The first major exhibition of Michael Smither's work since 1984, this hugely appealing show will bring a focus towards one of New Zealand's finest realist painters. The exhibition looks at his New Plymouth years, a time of astonishing visual invention where Michael Smither used his own autobiography as the driver of his vision, producing many key and now familiar images of his family and friends, seaside and landscape, and perceptions of religious faith and politics.

Michael Smither - The Wonder Years is accompanied by a new catalogue written by Senior Curator Ron Brownson and a double chapter DVD. The DVD will include the artist discussing key works from the show, and a piano recording of his 21 Piano Pieces, performed by David Guerin.

Admission Charge

Touring

City Gallery, Wellington from 18 February - 5 June 2006.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery from 23 June - 17 September 2006.
Govett Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth from 7 October - 3 December 2006.

Principal Sponsor

Supporting sponsors

Friedlander Foundation

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