Colin McCahon (1919-87), New Zealand’s greatest painter, has an ever-growing reputation throughout the world. This website documents and celebrates one portion of this rich career—the years from 1953 to 1960 when McCahon lived in the hilly bush-suburb of Titirangi by the Manukau Harbour on the outskirts of Auckland city.
Visit the McCahon House
The cottage at 67 Otitori Bay Road Titirangi where McCahon and his family lived at that time has been lovingly restored and has just won a national NZIA award for heritage. The little bach is open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (except public holidays) from 10am to 2pm. Tours outside of opening hours can be arranged for intermediate and secondary schools and special interest groups. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult.
Photos: Emily Andrews
McCahon Arts Residency
Lisa Reihana
Lisa was welcomed to the residency by local kaumatua Eru Thompson who also blessed the McCahon cottage. The residency now has a name - Parehuia.
Lisa's post residency exhibition will be held at Lopdell House gallery in February next year.
Photos: Chris Hoult
The McCahon House residency aims to give artists the opportunity to develop their work through a supportive programme while living in the environment that impacted so profoundly on the work of Colin McCahon. Artists live and work for three months in an award winning residency designed by Pete Bossley Architects. Find out more.......
The Trust looks forward to welcoming Ava Seymour to the residency in November.
Thanks to the Colin McCahon Research and Publication Trust for permission to publish images of McCahon paintings.
