Momentum ’26: 8 September – 3 October

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Momentum ’26 brings together seven emerging and mid‑career artists for the flagship show in Eastside’s annual artist development series. Across painting, sculpture, woodwork and printmaking, the exhibition captures the energy of artists pushing their practices forward with confidence, clarity and edge.
Artists: Antoinette Wastney, Hamish Southcott, John Clare, Karin Lange, Meg Maguire, Nina Cook & Simon van der Sluijs.
Hours: Wed-Thu: 11am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm
Eastside Gallery, Village Arts Centre, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch
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Nina Cook
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Simon van der Sluijs
Meg Maguire
Meg Maguire
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Karin Lange
Northwest corner
Hamish Southcott
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Antoinette Wastney
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John Clare
John Clare Mandalism
John Clare, "Mandalism, oil on paper, 2026
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Antoinette Wastney, "Sweet Luck," oil on cotton rag, 2026
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Hamish Southcott, "Rattle-ya-dags - Atarau," reclaimed rimu, ink, acrylic & oil, 2026
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Simon van der Sluijs, "Stella," oil on board, 2026
Deer, Needle felted wool and mixed media, 800x300x1200mm, Nina Cook 2026
Nina Cook, "Deer," wool and mixed media, 2026
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Karin Lange, "Butterfly Gathering,” acrylic MM on cradled panel, 2025
Meg Maguire, "Even the Ancients Pause," oil on canvas, 2026