Viaduct Harbour unveils the Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail

Lisa Reihana
Sjaan Askwith, Denizen, April 16, 2025
Between 16th April to 14th May, Viaduct Harbour’s iconic waterfront will be transformed into an expansive outdoor gallery as it plays host to the inaugural Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail — a major new public art initiative showcasing large-scale works by leading contemporary artists from across Aotearoa.
 
Spanning the Viaduct Harbour promenades and open spaces, the trail presents a curated selection of new and recent works, thoughtfully sited to invite reflection, connection, and conversation.
 
Among the highlights is Te Wheke-a-Muturangi by internationally acclaimed artist Lisa Reihana — a majestic 15-metre floating sculpture inspired by Māori cosmology and part of her Kura Moana series. Presented with the support of Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert and Auckland Council, the cephalopod form anchors the trail with its scale, story, and symbolic power.
 
Visitors can scan an on-site QR code to listen to the full story of Te Wheke’s epic journey.
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