Paper-Works Gallery’s 2025 Christmas exhibition has been featured in Hawke’s Bay Today, recognising the gallery’s showcase of over 40 artists from across Aotearoa.
Bringing together a wide range of contemporary practices — from painting and sculpture to works on paper — the exhibition reflects the breadth and diversity of contemporary art in New Zealand today. The feature highlights how Paper-Works Gallery has curated a large-scale exhibition within an intimate space, creating a viewing experience that feels both expansive and considered.
The coverage underscores a growing interest in regional galleries as important platforms for contemporary art, connecting local audiences with both emerging and established artists. It also reflects the role of Paper-Works Gallery in contributing to the cultural landscape of Hawke’s Bay, offering a programme that is both accessible and thoughtfully curated.
“A big Christmas exhibition in a small space…”
— Hawke’s Bay Today
The article explores how the exhibition balances scale with cohesion, bringing together multiple voices while maintaining a clear curatorial direction. For visitors and collectors, it presents an opportunity to engage with a dynamic cross-section of Aotearoa’s contemporary art scene.
Explore the Exhibition
The Christmas exhibition is currently on view at Paper-Works Gallery, with works available both in-gallery and online.
→ Explore the full exhibition and artist list on the Paper-Works Journal