Just a wee way away from the Hillsborough off ramp from SH20 lies Monte Cecilia Park. Within Monte Cecilia Park lies the old Pah Homestead which has been recently restored, and within that is exhibited part of James Wallace's art collection (that is, the Wallace Arts Trust).
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| Pah Homestead, Monte Cecilia Park, Auckland - April 2011 |
The collection contains over 5000 items, so obviously only a sample of them are on display, but that which is, is very good, and contains a neat cross section of New Zealand art from the last fifty years or so. As photography is not permitted inside, I have no pictures to share, but can certainly vouch for this place.
Perhaps my favourite display was a modern plastic robot sculpture sitting in a niche in the stairwell where one would generally expect to see a greco-roman stutue - a very neat juxtoposition indeed.
Not only is the place worth visiting for the art, but also the architecture. This was at one point the largest residence in Auckland, and it's opulence has been tastefully restored. Moreover, Cafe Pah on site has excellent coffee and baked goods (I'll give them 8/10 for morning tea), and appears to be a favourite among Auckland's ladies who lunch.
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| Pah Homestead, Monte Cecilia Park, Auckland - April 2011 |
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| Pah Homestead, Monte Cecilia Park, Auckland - April 2011 |
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| Pah Homestead, Monte Cecilia Park, Auckland - April 2011 |
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