Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now' explores the groundbreaking world of Chinese contemporary art with standout sculpture, photography, digital works and more.

02 May - 23 Aug, 2026 @ 10:00am - 4:15pm
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

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Words by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Last updated 17 Sep 2026

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now explores the groundbreaking world of Chinese contemporary art with standout sculpture, photography, digital works and more. The exhibition resonates with our times, exploring themes of rapid change and societal shifts.

With fresh takes on traditional Chinese crafts, imposing robotic sculptures and meditative digital landscapes, the exhibition offers a compelling glimpse into the complexity, innovation and bold vision of Chinese art today.

Make a day - or weekend - with a city-centre stay, standout dining, and plenty to explore in Auckland’s Aotea Art Quarter.

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The exhibition is proudly supported by the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation and New Zealand Government’s Events Boost Fund.

Members/ Children under 12: Free | Adults $10

Please note that this exhibition contains nudity and sexual themes.

Image credit: Lu Pingyuan, The Best of the Best Draw – Doppelganger (detail), 2024 © Lu Pingyuan

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Location

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Local tip

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Visit outside weekend and school-holiday mornings for a quieter experience, or head along during relaxed hours on most Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm.

Getting there

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Auckland Art Gallery is on the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets in the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 5-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 15-minute walk. The OuterLink also stops nearby on Wellesley Street East. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.

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Tickets

With Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now in its final weeks, enjoy special $10 entry. Members and children under 12 are free. Visit before the exhibition closes on 23 August.

Pricing

Adults (New Zealanders): ~~$27.50~~ $10
Adults (International tourists): ~~$32.50~~ $10
Members: Free
Seniors and Community Card holders: ~~$22.50~~ $10
Students (with Student ID): ~~$22.50~~ $10
Children 12 and under: Free

You can buy tickets online or in-person at the front desk. If you have pre-booked your ticket online, head to the front desk when you arrive at the Gallery to get your paper ticket.

More information

To help us manage the number of people inside the Gallery spaces, tickets are purchased for a specific date and time. You can change the date or time of your booking through the link sent with your purchase if you bought tickets online. If you need help changing the date or time of your booking, call the Gallery during opening hours from 10am to 5pm daily on +64 9 307 7700.

Member benefits

Join us as a Member on the same day as your visit to Forever Tomorrow and we’ll refund the price of your exhibition ticket. Discover our exciting member benefits here.

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