behind the scenes

Save the date: Thursday 10th October, for Kirsty Nixon's 'Outside In'.

Candy Clarke went on a great adventure during 2023. She shares her travel stories and inspiration on our blog.

Now live to view online in full and at 17 Osborne Street, Newmarket in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau until 15 September, 2024.

Aimee Gruar finds creativity at every turn. She chatted with us about the link between hers and her parent’s creativity, her appreciation of life and nature, and her beloved Huia...

Now open to view, this exhibition celebrates love, remembrance and the distinctive tail feathers of the never-forgotten Huia bird.

We attended the unveiling of two very special works commissioned by MARS Aotaeroa. Read along for snippets of the ātaahua (beautifu) event.

Being close to the ocean is what inspires and drives Daniel Wright to create his super popular copper sea creatures. Dan found his artistic passion as a young teen at...

The first of our exhibitions for 2024, features three artists from the Pōneke, Wellington region. Take a look at Take Shape by Cam Munroe, Sheree Willman and Pip Woods.

We are delighted to invite you to the first of our exhibitions for 2023, Take Shape by Cam Munroe, Sheree Willman and Pip Woods. Join us at the opening event...

When Sony Music wanted to choose a gift for the musician P!nk ahead of her March 2024 tour, they selected Messini's hot pink Wheku Tahi from The Poi Room!

From a family of carvers and stone workers, Hannah has forged a reputation as a jeweller and sculptor of wearable stone pieces. We caught up for a chat at her...

Rawiri Te Hurinui-Haumaha is a keen collector of art and long-time customer at The Poi Room. Rawiri recently invited us into his home to take a look at his collection.