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…
Lounge at The Museum of the Vernacular!
Not long to go until the Museum of the Vernacular’s latest exploration of Aotearoa’s cultural identity opens! From the 17th-25th November the Depot brings you LOUNGE at the Museum of the Vernacular. LOUNGE hosts vernacular landscapes from Nigel Brown, Don…
DepotSounds Cultural Map
DepotSounds studio manager Mark Howden has assembled an impressive wall display here at The Depot showing the vast array of bands and musicians that have been part of DepotSounds heritage. Come and see if you recognize Gin Wigmore and the…
Not Long To Go!
Lounge is coming along nicely with new additions to the exhibition every day. The incredible Ruth Coombes has donated a plethora of ‘loungey’ goodies and the Depot’s own Sally Lush has delivered her Summer Sky and Bush Walk landscapes. Amy…