The Vault, opening this Saturday, showcases the intriguing and hidden places where we store our nation’s natural history specimens and cultural treasures. Contemporary photographer Neil Pardington has brought together 40 glimpses of back-of-house collection storage areas – including collection storage areas at Otago Museum.
The large format, richly colourful images include photographs of animals and birds in taxidermy storerooms, paintings fastened to sliding storage walls, specimens in jars, rooms full of mannequins, Māori artefacts, buildings full of army vehicles, textiles, card catalogues and much more.
The exhibition tours to Otago from Christchurch Art Gallery – with special additions made to give the exhibition at Otago Museum a local touch. Recreations of actual storage areas, along with other intriguing exhibits, provide the Otago community with an opportunity to discover the real story of what goes on behind-the-scenes in the storage, care, management and display of Otago’s own collections.
With The Vault’s opening weekend coinciding with International Museum Day, you won’t want to miss your opportunity to meet the artist as he shares the story of The Vault exhibition in an in-depth presentation and personal talk. You’ll also have the opportunity to venture into the Otago Museum’s collection storage areas with special guided tours, hosted by the people who take care of them.
THE VAULT
15 MAY – 1 AUGUST 2010
OTAGO MUSEUM SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GALLERY, LEVEL 1
OPENING WEEKEND 15-16 MAY 2010
OPENING THE VAULT WITH NEIL PARDINGTON
INSIDE THE VAULT PRESENTATION
Saturday 15 May, 2pm
Barclay Theatre, Level 1
FREE!
ARTIST FLOOR TALK
Sunday 16 May, 2pm,
Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 1
FREE!
COLLECTION STORE TOURS
Sunday 16 May, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 3pm
Meet at the Information Desk
Bookings essential – contact the Information Desk, ph 4747474 FREE!
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