A Score for the Len Lye Centre by Mia Salsjö | Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

If the Len Lye Centre could sing, what would it sound like?

Experience the dynamic intersection of architecture, contemporary art, and sound, as Mia Salsjö's score comes to life with players from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. A homage to 20th-century luminary Len Lye, A Score for the Len Lye Centre transposes the shimmering contours of Aotearoa’s most iconic architecturally designed art museum into a musical score on its 10th anniversary.

Drawings of A Score for the Len Lye Centre also forms the 2025 acquisitive Ramp Commission.

A Score for the Len Lye Centre will be played live in the gallery three times throughout the day on Saturday 30th of August—

11:00–11:20am / 1:00–1:20pm / 2:30–2:50pm

Please arrive to the gallery with plenty of time to find a place to stand.

If you have accessibility needs, please let one of our team know, or email Z292ZXR0aW5mbyB8IG5wZGMgISBnb3Z0ICEgbno=.

Celebrate with us as we mark ten years of the Len Lye Centre – an international destination for experimental art, and ideas and film. Check out the August 30 celebration programme, with free art making, talks, tours and performances for all the whānau, at our website govettbrewster.com

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Images:

Len Lye Centre by Patrick Reynolds.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (supplied).