Title: Eden Park Art Tour: Discover the Stadium Through Art
Abstract:
What happens when one of New Zealand’s most iconic sporting venues becomes a gallery for contemporary art?
Eden Park, in partnership with Art in the Park, invites you to discover a different side of New Zealand’s national stadium through this private Love Heart Art Tour.
Explore multiple levels of Eden Park and discover murals, sculptures and installations by renowned New Zealand artists including Jimmy James Kouratoras, Weston Frizzell and Tim Christie, alongside works from a wider collection of celebrated local and national artists.
Guided by Art in the Park directors and curators, this tour will share the stories behind the artworks, the artists and their inspiration, while also offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at areas of the stadium not usually open to the public.
The collection reflects Aotearoa’s culture, community, history, sporting legacy and vibrant creative spirit, transforming Eden Park into one of the country’s most unique public art galleries. Whether you’re an art lover, a sports fan, or simply curious to experience Eden Park in a new way, this private tour offers a fascinating journey through the stadium’s ever-growing art collection.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover a different side of Eden Park: Explore murals, sculptures and installations by leading New Zealand artists, and hear the stories, ideas and inspiration behind the works.
- See how art, place and identity come together: Gain a new perspective on how Aotearoa’s culture, community, history and sporting legacy are reflected through Eden Park’s growing art collection.
Date:
This workshop will run on Monday 12th October from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Venue:
We’re delighted to be hosting this private tour at Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium and one of Auckland’s most iconic venues. Best known for its sporting history, Eden Park is also home to a growing collection of contemporary New Zealand art, making it a fascinating setting to explore the connections between creativity, culture, community and sporting heritage.
About the expert
Viola Ember
Viola is a passionate creative, who has worked with Art in the Park since 2021. Over this time she's gotten to know many fabulous artists, and learned about thousands of their artworks. She finds these tours to be a relaxed and fun way to explore how we see art, and get a glimpse into the behind the scenes of such an iconic stadium. With several floors worth of art, sculpture and even murals to discover, there's something on this tour for everyone!
Outside of leading Art Tours, Viola is a professional actor and theatre-maker.
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