Skyscrapers to Toast Racks

ASSOCIATED EVENT

Art Deco design was at its height at the time of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, a fact well understood by those responsible for the appearance of Hawke’s Bay’s new buildings. This exhibition is a celebration of an era that embraced bold geometry, luxurious craftsmanship and allure of distant cultures. Its all-pervasiveness can be seen in everything from huge skyscrapers to toast racks and teapots.

Exhibition runs from Thursday 7 May – Sunday 6 September 2026.