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Monet and the Impressionists. Image: Meadow with Poplars c.1875, Claude Monet. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: bequest of David P. Kimball in memory of his wife Clara Bertram Kimball. Photograph © MFA, Boston

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Fan, 1870-1900, made in South America

Colours: Moments in fashion

This new exhibition explores the popularity of six colours in Western fashion from the 1800s to the present day. more> 
Sketch for Oddooki, 2008, by Seung Yul Oh; courtesy of the artist

Sculpture Terrace

Two intriguing new works by Ronnie van Hout and Seung Yul Oh are now on view at the Sculpture Terrace. more>

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Rita Angus: Life & Vision. Artwork: Self-portrait 1936-37, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, purchased 1980RITA ANGUS: Life & Vision opening in Dunedin
Our major exhibition about Rita Angus is opening at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery this Saturday 15 November. more>
14/11/08

Coming Home Te Hokinga MaiComing Home Te Hokinga Mai
National Digital Forum's initiative, powered by Digital NZ, commemorates the 90th Anniversary of the end of World War I. more>
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11/11/08

Medal, 1919World War I online resource
To commemorate Armistice Day, we have put together a new online feature. Explore World War I material held in our collections>
11/11/08

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Colossal squid defrostingColossal squid

Discover this amazing creature's biology and see the process of its defrosting and examination. more>

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