Objectspace facts for kids
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| Established | 2004 |
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| Location | 13 Rose Road, Ponsonby, Auckland |
| Type | Art gallery |
Objectspace is a cool public art gallery located in Auckland, New Zealand. It first opened its doors in 2004. This gallery is all about showing amazing work in craft, applied arts, and design. Think of it as a place where you can see beautiful handmade items, useful everyday objects, and creative ideas brought to life.
How Objectspace Works
Objectspace is run by a group of people who love art and design. The very first person to lead the gallery's board was a jeweller named Warwick Freeman. Philip Clarke was the first director from 2004 to 2015. Today, Kim Paton is the director, taking on the role in 2015.
The gallery is managed by a special group called the Objectspace charitable trust. They get help and money from Creative New Zealand and a group called The Friends of Objectspace. These groups help make sure the gallery can keep showing awesome exhibitions.
Celebrating Masters of Craft
Objectspace has a special exhibition series called "Masters of Craft." This series highlights amazing artists and designers from New Zealand. These are people who have become experts in their field.
A "Master of Craft" is someone who has worked very hard for a long time. They have a deep understanding of how to make things really well. Each exhibition in this series also comes with a special book about the artist.
Some of the talented people recognized in this series include:
- Peter Haythornthwaite, an industrial designer (in 2018).
- Mark Cleverley, a graphic designer (in 2014).
- Nanette Cameron, an interior designer (in 2013).
- Kobi Bosshard, a jeweller (in 2012).
- Richard Parker, a potter (in 2011).
Moving to a New Home in 2017
In 2017, Objectspace moved to a brand new location. Their new home is at 13 Rose Road in Ponsonby, Auckland. This new gallery is much bigger and has more space for exciting exhibitions.
The move happened because Objectspace received more funding from Creative New Zealand. This extra support allowed the gallery to show even more types of art. They started including architecture and design alongside their usual craft and applied art displays.
The new gallery officially opened on July 27, 2017. Some of the first shows included a special artwork by Warwick Freeman in the courtyard. There was also an exhibition showing a cool project between typographer Kris Sowersby and the design company Alt Group. Another show was FutureIslands, which was a re-creation of New Zealand's display at the 2016 Venice Biennale of Architecture.
