Current Exhibition:

Speaking in Black and White
Gerald Lopez

PREVIEW: SATURDAY 17 MAY, 1pm - 3pm
ON VIEW: TUESDAY 20 MAY - SATURDAY 28 JUNE, 2025
ARTIST TALK: TBC
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP: TBC

NORTHART is pleased to announce an exhibition of contemporary photography by Gerald Lopez -
a Northcote resident for over 25 years - at our Ernie Mays Street Gallery,
accompanied by an outdoor exhibition of photographs in Northcote Town Centre.

"Speaking in Black and White explores the resilience of Northcote - a community shaped by change yet bound by connection. Captured in black-and-white, this documentary series reveals everyday moments—faces, streets, and shared spaces—where history and future intersect. Through shifting landscapes and enduring relationships, the images reflect the essence of tautinei—sustaining identity, culture, and belonging. In a world of constant transformation, these photographs invite us to witness what remains, what evolves, and what it means to hold onto the threads of community."
- Gerald Lopez, Artist Statement

This exhibition is part of the 2025 Auckland Photography Festival’s theme, Sustain.
Click here to view the festival programme. 

Image: GERALD LOPEZ, Tree of Life, black and white photograph, 2025

Past Exhibitions:
In-Between Moments
Bridget Pahl, Holly Clarke, Vanessa Narbey

PREVIEW: SATURDAY 29 MARCH, 1pm - 3pm
ON VIEW: TUESDAY 1 APRIL - SATURDAY 10 MAY, 2025
ARTIST TALK: SATURDAY 5 APRIL, 1pm-2pm
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP: SATURDAY 12 APRIL, 1pm-2pm

Suture - a strand or fibre used to sew parts of the living body together.
An Art Collective with Bridget Pahl, Holly Clarke and Vanessa Narbey.

An intimate exploration of the relationships we have with our environment, celebrating the intrinsic connections to our lives.
As artists and mothers, our collective work conveys themes of nature appreciation, environmental stewardship, gardening, and green spaces. These themes reflect our commitment to fostering a caring community
and our shared response to our surroundings.

Our relationship with nature, colour, line, and space provides a universal foundation for our artistic endeavours. This shared focus often shifts with the seasons as we draw inspiration from observing and lingering in the natural world. As artists,
mothers, and kaitiaki of the land, our work acknowledges the vitality and value of a caring community. Sharing experiences, understanding, and values, our works, together engage in a meaningful conversation.
- Images and Statement Courtesy of the Artists