World of WearableArt - Up Close | Ao KākahuToi – Kia Tata

Experience World of WearableArt like never before with this brand new exhibition at Te Papa.

A theatrical journey and immersive exhibition that invites you to get up close to the extraordinary garments and explore limitless creativity.

Featuring over 35 award-winning garments, created by designers from New Zealand and around the world, World of WearableArt Up Close (Ao KākahuToi – Kia Tata) is an exhibition at Te Papa in Wellington showcasing some of the most breath-taking creations that we’ve seen in the World of WearableArt Awards Competition.

Discover the jaw-dropping detail and unconventional creativity of wearable art. From 500 abandoned tents transformed into avant-garde works of art, to a wearable Axminster carpet inspired by Frida Kahlo, to a cathedral made from more than 2300 individually cut pieces of laser etched felt, learn about the unique stories behind the designs and be inspired as something WOW this way comes …

For a strictly limited season only!