Curator's in Conversation: Pop to Present

Discover the curatorial vision behind Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in this special conversation between the VMFA’s Alexis Assam and Kenneth Brummel, the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki co-ordinating curator.

08 Nov 2025

Free event
Cnr Kitchener Street & Wellesley Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Words by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Last updated 05 Nov 2025

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the curators about the artworks on display and how this exhibition’s inclusive narrative of recent American art took shape. Assam will also share fascinating insights about the legendary Richmond, Virginia, collectors Sydney and Frances Lewis, whose 1985 donation of post-World War II American art transformed the profile of the VMFA.

This event is FREE but bookings are recommended.

Date Sat 8 Nov 2025
Location Auditorium
Cost Free

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Location

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Cnr Kitchener Street & Wellesley Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

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Recharge with a refreshing bite in the café or visit the shop for exquisite gifts crafted by local makers.

Getting there

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There is plenty of paid parking nearby or it’s a 15 min walk from Britomart station. There’s also a free tour in English tour every Tues, Weds, and Fridays at 1.30pm.