Gus Fisher Gallery, Contemporary art museum in Auckland CBD, New Zealand.
Description
The Gus Fisher Gallery occupies the fourth floor of the Kenneth Myers Centre and displays art exhibitions in a building that blends neo-Romanesque and Art Deco elements. The space offers various display areas for contemporary art forms and video installations.
History
The gallery opened in 2001 in a restored 1934 building classified as a Grade I heritage site. The building previously housed radio and television broadcasting studios before it became an art space.
Culture
The exhibitions here showcase work from artists around the world and the region, focusing on contemporary forms like film and video installations that address current social issues. Visitors can see how this space brings together local and international perspectives.
Practical
The building sits on Shortland Street in central Auckland and is easy to reach on foot. It helps to check the opening hours beforehand since they differ between weekdays and weekends.
Did you know?
The University of Auckland manages this gallery through its Centre for Art Research, linking academic study with public exhibitions. This creates a space where theory and hands-on art exploration come together.
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