Peace on Earth – AVAAZ
Peace Space is an integral part of the Museum of the Vernacular. It a dynamic exhibition entirely dedicated to the subject of peace. Part of my role as Peace Space Co-ordinator is to promote peace, its history and to ensure…
Meri Kirihimete
With Christmas only a few days away I have been thinking about the vernacular Christmas. What is it about how New Zealanders celebrate Christmas that differentiates us from the rest of the world? I know in our family there are…
MORPH: Peace, Music and Space.
Scrolling through Morph Magazine this morning I discovered a wealth of interesting articles, reviews, columns and interviews. In fact, they were so interesting I had to share it with you. It’s nearly Christmas and peace and goodwill seem to abound…
DIY Nigel Brown emblem installation at the Museum of the Vernacular
Now installed in place at the Museum of the Vernacular is our DIY version of Nigel Brown’s emblem design for the Museum. It can be seen from Victoria Road and Kerr Street – pop by to have a look!
Cultural Icon Nigel Brown on The Big Idea
Cultural Icon and Museum of the Vernacular emblem designer Nigel Brown currently features on The Big Idea. Check out this snippet or watch the whole thing here on our Cultural Icon’s website.
Land. Sea. Cape.by Gabrielle Stewart
The Museum of the Vernacular is proud to support Gabrielle Stewart’s photo-documentary exhibition Land. Sea. Cape. and launch of her book, based on the people, lifestyles and communities of the East Cape. The exhibition opens at The Depot, 28 Clarence…
Māori Maps
You may have noticed the name of this site has been changed to the Museum of the Vernacular from the Cultural Mapping Project. Do not panic! Mapping still runs through the veins of the Museum of the Vernacular. This Maori…
Bits and Bobs and the longwhitekid
Lounge at the Museum of the Vernacular has a number of NZ bits and bobs in its installation… Have a look through the photographs – recognize any from your own house, bach or memories? Our friend, the longwhitekid meticulously recreates “crumpled,…
DIY time at Lounge
As part of the Devonport Arts Festival the exhibition Lounge is gracing the Museum of the Vernacular. Despite the grey skies and heavy rain on Saturday’s opening day visitors weren’t deterred and The Museum of the Vernacular hosted Rob McLeay…