Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking: 50 Years of The Chartwell Project

Since its establishment in 1974, Chartwell has championed the importance of creative visual thinking, shaping an expansive collection of contemporary art and an enduring programme of philanthropic and educational support. Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking: 50 Years of The Chartwell Project immerses readers in the passion and energy driving Chartwell’s visionary work. Illustrating over 150 images from the Chartwell Collection, the book features new writing on 50 selected artworks from New Zealand, Australia and further afield as well as rarely seen archival images of artists and exhibitions. The book offers unprecedented insight into the art, artists and remarkable story and philosophy of The Chartwell Project. Featuring a preface by Chartwell’s founder, Rob Gardiner, an essay by Chartwell’s chair, Sue Gardiner, a Timeline by co-editor Megan Shaw and 50 accompanying texts on artworks, this landmark book offers unprecedented insight into the art, artists and remarkable story and philosophy of the Chartwell Project. Edited by Sue Gardiner and Megan Shaw and co-published by The Chartwell Collection Trust and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.