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Seven artists respond to the layered histories of Nairn Street Cottage, exploring the material traces and stories held within and the whenua it stands on."Unsettling Nairn Street" brings together seven contemporary artists responding to the rooms, materials and histories of Nairn Street Cottage. Inspired by Richard Shaw’s writing on Pākehā whakapapa and colonial legacies, the exhibition invites visitors to reconsider the stories embedded in this 1850s Wellington home. From early wallpaper fragments to a 1970s influenced kitchen, the artists stir up the past, exploring place, memory and inheritance.
"Unsettling Nairn Street" is available for self-guided walk-ins for free during opening hours from 1 August until 1 November.
Cost: Free
Learn more on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/unsettling-nairn-street/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Please contact the event host for health & safety information.
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68 Nairn St, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, 68 Nairn St, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington
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