The Whare in the Bush
Like the Museum of the Vernacular, this project has a distinctly vernacular vibe to it. Four women architectural graduates (myself included) are designing and building a 10m2 cabin with found and donated material, expertise and energy on a patch of…
Dean Buchanan and the Vernacular Landscape
Recently Linda Blincko and Linda Gair had the opportunity to visit Dean Buchanan in his Karekare studio. His new works are remarkably vernacular and the New Zealand map was inspired by the Depot’s Sum of the Parts exhibition and Cultural…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…