# Event Details - **Event Name**: Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Conversations with Friends returns with an intimate evening at The French Café, bringing together exceptional food and thoughtful discussionAbout this EventConversations with Friends returns with an intimate evening at The French Café, bringing together exceptional food and thoughtful discussion around the table.Our second event explores Tradition, Value & The Future of Art — a conversation about how we understand, collect and preserve art in Aotearoa today, and what the future of cultural value might look like.Joining us for the evening are two remarkable voices from very different sides of the art world.Nikau Hindin (Ngāi Tūpoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) is an artist and cloth maker whose practice revives the ancestral Māori tradition of aute — a near-lost art form grounded in whakapapa, land and seasonal knowledge. Her work reconnects contemporary art with deeply embedded cultural practice.John Gow, co-founder of Gow Langsford Gallery, has spent decades shaping the landscape of contemporary art in New Zealand. As a gallerist and advisor to collectors, he brings a unique perspective on how art is valued, supported and shared with the world.Together we’ll explore questions around:• Cultural value vs market value• The responsibility of galleries representing Indigenous artists• What happens when art education disappears from the classroom• How technology and AI may reshape the future of art• And what the next generation of artists and collectors might inheritThe conversation will unfold over a beautiful shared dining experience created by Chef Sid Sahrawat and The French Café team, with guests seated together at long tables designed to encourage connection.As always with Conversations with Friends, the evening is intentionally relaxed. Guests will eat, drink and listen throughout the discussion before staying on to connect with others in the room.The format for the evening• Shared dining experience• Panel discussion during dinner• Long table seating to encourage conversation• Opportunity to stay and connect afterwards6.00 pm - Arrival & welcome drink6.30 pm - Seated for dinnerMenuFirst | Ruakaka kingfish, almond, coconut, kohlrabi, finger limeSecond | Confit duck leg, kumara puree, grilled cabbage, prunesThird | Textures of mandarin, honeycomb, condensed milk tuileEat. Think. Gather. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/77ce2e10-2e23-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w1116-h740-dc5d4f45-gmir.jpg T&C'sSingle GA ticket holders who wish to be seated with friends are welcome to email hello@duoevents.co.nz. We’ll make every effort to accommodate your request.Dietary requirements need to be sent to us at least 7 days before the event.Any photographs taken at Conversation with Friends by our photographers , may be used to promote future events. Please tell our photographer if you don't wish to be photographed. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/conversations-with-friends-tradition-value-and-the-future-of-art/100001985968168252 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, business, food-drinks, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 186.5, max: 186.5, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: The French Cafe - **lat**: -36.8644804 - **long**: 174.76103 - **full address**: The French Cafe, 210 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/480a2953283b88705e98064093b801934085fbeb92a4e8c03910a771877d9f11-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1e8c7-gmir.jpg?v=1775086578 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art being held? - **A:** Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The French Cafe, 210 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art? - **A:** Tickets for Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art are priced at NZD 187 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionNZD 187 + NZD 12 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art? - **A:** Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art is organized by Duo Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Conversations with Friends: Tradition, Value & The Future of Art is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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