Wellington Face to Face portrait festival aims to 'demystify' contemporary art
Loans, layby, art fairs... which one is for you? Fifteen art galleries from across Wellington have joined forces to host a new festival that aims to demystify and increase access to contemporary art. The Face to Face: Portrait Festival, which opens on May 27, will feature the work of some of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, including Billy Apple, Yvonne Todd and Star Gossage, and mid-career artists such as Ayesha Green, Sam Mitchell, Claudia Kogachi. Jhana Millers Gallery, Bartley & Company Art, City Gallery Wellington, Lower Hutt’s The Dowse Art Museum and Te Papa...
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