Artspace Aotearoa / Group Admits Mistake
Monday 7 December 2026, 1:00pm

In focus: A Curatorial workshop with Hamza Walker

Date Monday 7 December 2026
Time 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location Artspace Aotearoa, 292 Karangahape Rd
Entry Invite only, information on access
Part of Group Admits Mistake

Join international curator Hamza Walker for a half-day session that explores his approach to curating and places this in conversation with our context and current curatorial concerns and urgencies in Aotearoa.
This opportunity is open to people across Aotearoa but please note we are unable to cover travel costs. Expression of interest is essential as space is limited to 20 participants.

To apply write an expression of interest or under 3 minute video or audio format which includes:

  • What is curating to you? (max 200 words)
  • What is your motivation to join this session? (max 200 words)
  • Supply a short curriculum vitae (optional, max 200 words)

Please contact matthew@artspace.org.nz to express your interest by 2 November 2026.

This kaupapa is presented with Creative New Zealand Toi o Aotearoa.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This event is free.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
This session requires an expression of interest, there are no drop ins.
This event will be held in the gallery. This location is accessible.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Biography

  1. Hamza Walker has served as director of The Brick, formerly known as LAXART, a non-profit alternative art space in Los Angeles, since 2016. Prior to The Brick, Walker served as Associate Curator/Director of Education at The Renaissance Society. Recent exhibitions include Gregg Bordowitz: This is Not a Love Song; Nikita G Kandis Williams/Cassandra Press’ The Absolute Right to Exclude; and Postcommodity’s Some Reach While Others Clap. In 2026 Walker was the recipient of the Audrey Irmas Award for Curatorial Excellence and The Brick was named a Museum and Institution Medalist in the 2026 Art Basel Awards.