Introducing Pocket Exhibitions
Some collections ask to be experienced differently.
A Pocket Exhibition is our way of creating space for a focused body of work to unfold. Rather than filling every wall, these exhibitions occupy a dedicated area of the gallery, allowing up to 15 works to be seen together in a quieter, more considered setting.
There is something special about spending time with a collection that has been made to belong together. The works begin to speak to one another. Themes emerge gently. Small shifts in colour, material and gesture become more apparent. It offers a rare opportunity to experience a meaningful moment in an artist's practice, not as individual pieces, but as a complete conversation.
While each Pocket Exhibition has its own dedicated space, the rest of the gallery continues to present a carefully curated selection of contemporary New Zealand art. Visitors can immerse themselves in a new body of work while continuing to discover paintings, sculpture and ceramics from the artists we represent.
We were proud to begin the series with Aida Smith's Home.land, a thoughtful collection reflecting on the places that shape us. Through a restrained palette and quiet sense of observation, Aida invited us to consider the landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand with fresh eyes, creating an exhibition that felt both deeply personal and widely familiar.
Since then, the series has continued to grow, with each exhibition offering a different perspective while sharing the same sense of focus and intimacy. Whether exploring portraiture, imagined worlds or sculptural form, every Pocket Exhibition invites visitors to slow down and spend time with a collection as it was intended to be experienced.
Each exhibition opens with an intimate evening in the gallery, offering the opportunity to meet the artist, hear about their practice and experience the collection together for the first time. These gatherings have become an important part of the series, bringing artists and collectors together in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
We look forward to welcoming you to a future Pocket Exhibition and sharing these thoughtful presentations with our collecting community.