[Past exhibiton now closed]

NEW ZEALAND PORTRAIT GALLERY
Looking Down the Barrel - the Face of New Zealand Wine

image from the exhibition

Looking Down the Barrel - the Face of New Zealand Wine, opened at Shed 11 on August 27 and will run until November 16. See opening night and our press release. This diverse collection brings together winemakers from the past and present, and acknowledges the importance of the wine industry’s contribution to our national economy and cultural life.

image of crowd at exhibition opening
The Opening
The collection of over 70 images includes historical figures who influenced the evolution of the industry like the Busby family, Sir George Grey and Bishop Pompallier, to charming pictures of several generations of the Corban family at leisure in their vineyards, to specially commissioned new portraits of contemporary winemakers.
image of Irene Fergusson with subject Jane Hunter
Some of New Zealand’s best portraitists are involved in the new commissions, including recent winners of the Adam Portraiture Award, Freeman White (2006) and Irene Fergusson (2008) - pictured at right with her subject, Jane Hunter - and photographers Robin Morrison and Kevin Judd. The curator is John Saker.

Looking Down the Barrel - The Face of NZ Wine: NZ Portrait Gallery Shed 11, Wellington Waterfront August 27 - November 16 daily 10.00am - 4.00pm

Go to this external site for a map to Shed 11

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