Special Event
Opening Weekend Gauguin's World & SaVĀge K’lub Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled
Paul Gauguin, Three Tahitians, 1899, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, presented by Sir Alexander Maitland in memory of his wife Rosalind 1960.
Wheelchair Accessible Auslan Interpretation
Celebrate the opening of Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao and the SaVĀge K’lub through a program of dance, poetry, talks and performance.
Programs are Auslan interpreted for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance.
Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao is on display at the National Gallery from 29 Jun – 7 Oct 2024.
SaVĀge K’lub is on display at the National Gallery from 29 Jun – 7 Oct 2024.
Schedule
| Time | Activity | Venue |
| 10.30 – 11am |
Vā Ta’alo le Tautalatala SaVĀge K’lub Opening Weekend Acti.VĀ.tions Join SaVĀge K’lub members as they revive the ancestral narratives embedded within the remarkable artworks of the paepae. Performance that is both ceremonial and earthy, evoking spoken words, song and sound both ancient and modern. Join us for a program of exploration and celebration, where art and performance converge to create a deeper understanding of the artworks on the paepae. Free. Drop in |
Gallery 11 |
| 11 – 11.45am |
Tahitian Dance Performance: O Tahiti E Dancers and musicians from French Polynesia’s O Tahiti E present performances inspired by Paul Gauguin’s paintings. Free, booking essential. Book now |
James Fairfax Theatre |
| 12 – 2pm |
Vā Ta’alo le Tautalatala SaVĀge K’lub Opening Weekend Acti.VĀ.tions Join SaVĀge K’lub members as they revive the ancestral narratives embedded within the remarkable artworks of the paepae. Performance that is both ceremonial and earthy, evoking spoken words, song and sound both ancient and modern. Join us for an afternoon of exploration and celebration, where art and performance converge to create a deeper understanding of the artworks on the paepae. Free. Drop in |
Gallery 11 |
| 2.30 – 3.30pm |
Perspectives on Gauguin from the Musée de Tahiti et des Îles Join Dr Hinanui Cauchois and Dr Marine Vallée from Te Fare Iamanaha - Musée de Tahiti et des Îles - as they discuss the history of the Gauguin Museum and its connections with Tahitian and Marquesan cultures. Free. Book now |
James Fairfax Theatre |
