Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, art museum in New Plymouth, New Zealand
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre is an art museum in New Plymouth with two connected areas presenting contemporary art and the work of Len Lye. The building contains galleries, a 60-seat cinema, learning spaces, and exhibition areas unified by a striking stainless steel exterior.
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery opened in 1970 thanks to Monica Brewster's vision for contemporary art in the community. The Len Lye Centre was added in 2015 following a gift of Lye's works to the city in 1980 and the creation of a foundation to care for them.
The centre honours Len Lye, an artist whose work explored motion and creative experimentation across multiple media. Visitors can experience how his ideas continue to shape contemporary art practices and the local creative community today.
You can walk freely between the gallery and the Len Lye Centre to explore both areas in a single visit. The spaces are bright and clear, making it easy to find your way and enjoy the exhibitions at your own pace.
The stainless steel exterior reflects Lye's work with metal and the local oil and dairy industries that inspired his large sculptures. The cinema shows not only his films but also experimental and independent movies, making it a hub for film art beyond just his work.
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