Enjoy Contemporary Art Space

Galleries and museum key icon.
Galleries and museum key icon.

MondayClosed.

TuesdayClosed.

Wednesday11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Thursday11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Friday11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Saturday11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

SundayClosed.

211 Left Bank, Te Aro, Wellington

04 384 0174

Nestled within the vibrant Cuba Street precinct, this bright and clean contemporary gallery has character aplenty, with a welcoming atmosphere suitable for art aficionados and casual perusers alike. A hum of activity surrounds the area, though once inside you are left alone with your thoughts as you tour the exhibits. With a regularly rotating schedule of work by emerging and established artists on display in their two separate exhibition spaces, you will always find something new and exciting to draw you in and keep you coming back for more.

Aside from the two gallery spaces, Enjoy features a well-stocked library and research area where patrons are encouraged to take a moment to reflect on the exhibits or read the curated selection of design books and magazines on offer. A locally built table designed by Auckland-based Micheal McCabe forms the centrepiece of the room, and minimalist wooden shelving stacked high with reading material helps foster a cosier feel in the open space.

Even the walls are painted with a thin border to "frame" the wall colours and help distinguish them as works by Sydney-based New Zealand designer Ella Sutherland. Sutherland invited artists employed as gallery technicians to propose colours they remember painting for exhibitions. The level of thought and detail that has gone into the fit out is astounding. From the wall colour to the pathways throughout the space, every aspect has been considered and the result is a comfortable and intriguing experience.

With beams and columns left exposed and the original wooden door and window frames adding some warmth, the overall result feels modern and open without being too plain. Topping it all off is the polished concrete floor throughout, cementing the gallery as somewhere to enjoy and relax; a place to experience and learn about contemporary art in an approachable way.

 

 

Words by Zack Holmes & Photography by Anna Briggs & Cheska Brown provided by Enjoy Contemporary Art Space

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

211 Left Bank, Te Aro, Wellington

Nearby Places

twenty-seven names

Clothes on display.
Place Wellington
Fashion key icon.

Unique to Wellington’s offering of New Zealand boutique designer fashion is twenty-seven names, with the first store of designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart open on Vivian Street.

Staple Espresso

A woman pouring coffee.
Place Wellington
Cafes key icon.

Sleek and simple, Staple Espresso speaks volumes about letting a product do the talking – and in this case it’s the coffee that’s got people chatting

Dragons

Stacks of bamboo steamer baskets with different types of dumplings inside each.
Place Wellington
Restaurants key icon.

A name synonymous with yum cha in Wellington, Dragons is an institution in the capital’s Asian dining scene.

Light House Cinema Cuba

Seats and tables sitting underneath movie posters in the waiting room.
Place Wellington
Theatre and performance key icon.

Light House Cuba creates the ultimate film going experience and all you need to do is sit back and relax.

Similar Places

Old St Paul's

Place Wellington

While Old St Paul’s is no longer affiliated with the Anglican Church (or any church for that matter) it still makes a beautiful spot to come and reflect no matter if you’re atheist, agnostic or still deciding.

Toi Matarau

A large gallery full of colourful works of art.
Place Kāpiti Coast
Galleries and museum key icon.

Toi Matarau is a gallery within the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village.

Suite Art Gallery

Black and white framed works of art on a white wall.
Place Wellington
Galleries and museum key icon.

Priced between two and six figures, Suite caters for would-be buyers at each end of the spectrum.

The Dowse

The white exterior of The Dowse Museum in Lower Hutt.
Place Hutt Valley
Galleries and museum key icon.

Renowned for its creative spirit, the Wellington region is home to an enviable array of world-class art galleries and museums.