Rebecca Rice
Landscapes - their effect on us, and vice versa
The New Zealand landscape is dramatic and varied - a mecca for film makers these days, but long before them, for painters. But it's not just the beautiful beaches, rugged mountains and lush forests… Audio, Gallery
The stories behind Te Papa's portraits
There are risks in taking a portrait at face value. Matariki Williams and Rebecca Rice are the curators who selected the 36 historic portraits of Maori and settlers that have hung on Te Papa's… Audio, Gallery
Te Papa buys rare painting of Cook's voyage
A rare painting of Captain Cook's second voyage to the Pacific has been bought by Te Papa.
The painting by William Hodges entitled 'Waterfall in Dusky Bay with Māori Canoe' has been held in a private… Audio
Rebecca Rice on the significance of the Terracotta Warriors
Dr Rebecca Rice explains the significance of The Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality exhibition that opens at Te Papa on 15 December. The Terracotta Warriors are 2,300 year old artworks of… Audio, Gallery
Jamie Tuuta and the Strutt Painting
William Strutt's painted depiction of the New Zealand Wars may be almost 160 years old but, amid recent claims of racism and propaganda, it’s making headlines in 2018. Audio
$1.5 million painting returns to New Zealand
Te Papa has bought an oil painting by English artist William Strutt for 1.5 million dollars from a private family collection in England. Audio
Bird History - Rebecca Rice
It's been more than 140 years since two men put together what remains New Zealand's most famous book about native birds. A History of the Birds of New Zealand combined the passion and knowledge of… Audio
Voices: Throne of Emperors
Artist Shi Lu, a modern master of Chinese painting survived turbulent political history and the death sentence for his art. Lynda attends the launch of Shi Lu's exhibition at Te Papa. Audio