UMAC Worldwide Database of University Museums & Collections

Address:
Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142

Contact:
Associate Professor Linda Tyler, Director
l.tyler@auckland.ac.nz
a.clifford@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86806

Links:
The University of Auckland Art Collection
University of Auckland

Description:
The University of Auckland’s art collection currently comprises more than 1200 paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and videos on permanent display throughout all of the four campuses: City, Grafton, Epsom and Tamaki. The collection began in 1966 with the acquisition of a painting and two drawings by Colin McCahon. Since then the collection has acquired some major works by significant New Zealand artists, including Gretchen Albrecht, Don Binney, Neil Dawson, Pat Hanly, Frances Hodgkins, Paul Hartigan, Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon, Milan Mrkusich, Gordon Walters, John Weeks, Robin White and Toss Woollaston.

[Decription from the website]