[Past exhibiton now closed]

Face Value: the Opening August 29 2007

image of viewers at the opening of Face Value
Viewers at the opening of Face Value

Sydney's Ivan Dougherty Gallery brought us "Face Value" which was opened on Wednesday 29 August 2007 at Shed 11 on Wellington's waterfront. This exhibition was held in conjunction with the NZ Centre for Photography's "World Towns".
Peter Ratner of NZCP introduced City Counciller Ray Ahipene Mercer who spoke of the importance of Shed 11 to the future of the arts in Wellington.

Outside Shed 11 life goes on
image of Shed 11 at night

And the next day:--
Floor Talk with the artists Thursday 30 August 2007 1pm – 2pm.
Curator Annabel Pegus & artists Jefferson Belt, Mark McLean, James Pinker, Rachael Rakena & Jim Vivieare spoke about their video installations in Shed 11.

image of viewers of World Towns
Viewing Pictures in the World Towns exhibition running concurrently in Shed 11.
Artist Allan Chawner.
image of Ray Ahipene Mercer of Wellington Council
Ray Ahipene Mercer gives an opening speech in his role as Wellington City Counciller.
Peter Ratner who welcomed guests and Ray is MC

And the day after that:--
Floor Talk for the NZCP's World Towns. A photographic exhibition by Allan Chawner of small towns from around the world. Allan Chawner spoke at Shed 11 Friday 31 August 1pm to 2pm.

Artists of Face Value: Vernon Ah Kee, Denis Beaubois, John Gillies, Lonnie Hutchinson, Lyndal Jones, Janet Merewether, James Pinker + Mark McClean, Rachael Rakena, Christian Thompson, Sheyne Tuffery, Jim Vivieaere and Jefferson Belt

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