National Library exhibition
Future Proof: Paintings in Perpetuity invites you to explore what it takes to preserve art for future generations. See rarely displayed paintings from the Library’s collection, recently conserved to ensure they can be shared, studied, and enjoyed for years to come.
Explore Future Proof: Paintings in Perpetuity
Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm. Showing now until Saturday 18 April 2026
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Puna Foundation Gallery, National Library of New Zealand
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Come along to the curator’s talk about the exhibition Future Proof: Paintings in Perpetuity and discover behind-the-scenes insights into the conservation process, inlcuding how and why these significant oil paintings have been conserved for future generations.
Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor Foyer – Meet at reception