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One of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading contemporary art dealerships based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

12/05/2026

Sanderson are pleased to announce the exhibition 𝑺𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕 by Mickey Smith will open May 29th 2026.

An evolution of Smith’s award-winning photographic series 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦 and an expansion on the artist’s decades-long inquiry into the physical and social significance of literary texts and archives: this new body of work shifts the artist’s iconographic survey from bound periodicals in public stacks to the uncanny terrain of centuries-old religious manuscripts. By documenting these ancient volumes with forensic intimacy, Smith highlights the anthropological importance of archaic spiritual texts and the ways in which they have become symbols of the layering of time, of culture and place.

The opening will take place Friday May 29th – 5.30-7pm

With wines from and cheeses from Kāpiti

All Welcome 🌟

This exhibition is part of the Auckland Festival of Photography

A full text by Nadine Ruben Nathan will accompany the exhibition.

Featured:

Mickey Smith, Strahov Vol. II, 2026
Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
Edition 1 of 10
800 x 1200 mm

10/05/2026

Reflecting on the Aotearoa Art Fair after a week of recovery.

We are so grateful to all those who came to support us and the fair and all the incredible artists and galleries showcasing.

We missed our colleague .si.rong and were so grateful that Elise jumped into the deep end to join our team at such an intense time.

It was a real privilege to showcase the work of Simon Kaan, Julia Holderness, Freeman White & Natasha Wright at this years edition.

Special thanks to .label for making our team the most beautiful season-less dresses for the opening night and for our beautiful Fren Røjle furniture

Congrats to all the exhibitors and thank you so much to .art and the team

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02/05/2026

Today is the last day of the Aotearoa Art Fair! The fair is on from 11am-5pm.

Come visit us on Stand G25

Link in bio to book tickets 💫

02/05/2026

For the Aotearoa Art Fair 2026 Sanderson has presented a new series of oil paintings and works on paper by Aotearoa born artist Natasha Wright. Drawing from portrayals of women throughout antiquity to modern day advertising campaigns and fashion shoots, Wright’s works are grounded in the history of our image making; whilst presenting something instinctively unique. Blurring the boundaries between the internal self and the externally built personas we create, Wright’s paintings explore concepts of gender and sexuality.

The fair is on for one more day. See link in bio to book tickets

Enquires to [email protected]

01/05/2026

Sanderson are delighted to partner with the Aotearoa Art Fair and Karen Walker providing a womens art activation within the Karen Walker Britomart store, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

The activation features works by two female artists Julia Holderness and Josephine Cachemaille. Both artists practices’ are multi-disciplinary and materially led.

Holderness has provided a framed collage, watercolour painting and textile artwork from her 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘶𝘹 series, which feature on the main wall by the checkout and changing rooms, as well as pieces from her latest ceramics collection 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰, which are being showcased at the Aotearoa Art Fair 2026.

Cachemaille has provided purposefully made fired ceramic works featuring angular forms and gestural hands and feet, as well as a large mixed media sculptural ‘arm’ titled 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, which is installed on the central column in the store.

As part of the activation the Aotearoa Art Fair and Karen Walker hosted a talk with gallerist Lydia Cowpertwait and artists, which was part of the VIP programme.

The works are on display over the art fair period. See link in bio for more info.

01/05/2026

Sanderson are pleased to be presenting a new series of works by Freeman White over the Aotearoa Art Fair -

A group of dynamic seascape paintings capturing the shifting moods of the ocean. Using layered brushstrokes and subtle colour transitions the works explore the power and tranquillity of the sea.

Featured:

Freeman White, Acapela, 2026
Oil on linen
300 x 225 mm

Freeman White, Into the Light Study II, 2026
Oil on linen
260 x 200 mm

Freeman White, Into the Light Study I, 2026
Oil on linen
260 x 200 mm

29/04/2026

Sanderson are delighted to be presenting a new range of hand painted ceramics and watercolours by Julia Holderness at the Aotearoa Art Fair 2026. Her garden studio practice intermingles with imagery that references domestic modernism from female artists in Aotearoa and abroad, capturing a space between memory and invention.

The fair opens tomorrow to VIP ticket holders and will be open Friday through to Sunday at the Viaduct Events Centre

See link in bio to book your ticket and contact [email protected] for more information

27/04/2026

For Aotearoa Art Fair 2026 Simon Kaan has created a new series of Marama paintings. Made in his studio during an intense period following a close friend passing away the series explores the interplay of Te Ao (light), Te Pō (darkness), and spiritual symbolism; drawing on the concept of the Marama (the moon) as a guiding force that is comforting and ever-present. Through layered textures and subtle tonal shifts, the works explore a contemplative atmosphere that reflects both the natural rhythms of life and our inner emotional worlds.

Featured:

Marama Series V, 2026
Ink and oil on board
1250 (w) x 950 (h) mm

Marama Series VI, 2026
Ink and oil on board
1250 (w) x 950 (h) mm

Marama Series VII, 2026
Ink and oil on board
1250 (w) x 950 (h) mm

22/04/2026

Sanderson are pleased to announce their return to the Aotearoa Art Fair 2026.

The gallery’s presentation will feature four artists: Julia Holderness, Simon Kaan (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha), Natasha Wright and Freeman White. Each artist is a leading voice in contemporary art in Aotearoa and offers a distinct and unique practice.

Julia Holderness will present a range of hand painted ceramics and watercolours from her studio archive exploring the history of female painting and capturing a space between memory and invention.

Natasha Wright will feature a collection of works on paper and large-scale oil paintings exploring the power and impact of the female form and gaze.

A selection of serene and meditative paintings and prints by Simon Kaan will populate the walls, featuring floating waka and blurring the boundaries of sea and sky, alongside a group of bold and animated seascapes by Freeman White.

Together, the stand will bring a rich and varied body of work from New Zealand artists practicing today.

For a preview catalogue please contact [email protected]

For tickets see link in bio

30 Apr - 3 May | Booth G25

21/04/2026

Opening Soon:

Shintaro & Yoshiko Nakahara – 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝

Stephen Ellis – 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙬 | 𝙃𝙫𝙖𝙘

The opening is taking place next Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm with wines from and petit cakes from Atelier Shu

All Welcome 🌟

For a preview catalogue please email [email protected]

This event is part of the Aotearoa Art Fair VIP Programme

Featured:

Shintaro & Yoshiko Nakahara, Gagaku (detail), 2026
acrylic and ink on canvas
1830 x 610 mm

Stephen Ellis, HVAC (Study blue), 2026
Coloured pencil on Lana paper
410 x 430 mm
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