With sadness we note the recent passing of artist Philip Trusttum (1940-2026). We are grateful to be kaitiaki of four works by Trusttum held in Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University Art Collection. Our association with Trusttum spans over 56 years. His work Ancient Temple (1969) was first acquired for the Collection in 1970 this was followed by Air Ticket (1977) in 1977. In 2010 Gordon H. Brown (1931–2025) gifted a small sketch Dance Macabre (1970) and in 2018 we received the major gift of 1st and 2nd (1976) a large unstretched canvas. This characteristic ‘banner’ depicting elements relating to a cycle tour he and his family undertook in France in 1975, was donated to the University by Victoria Corner, daughter of diplomat Frank Corner (1920–2014) and chair of the National Art Gallery Council Lyn Corner (1922–2016), both avid supporters of New Zealand Art, who met at Victoria University in 1941. You will be much missed, Philip. 

We are excited to introduce our 2026 Adam Art Gallery Intern | Pia Nahanaha Taonga, Keani Rewha. Over the next six months, Keani's internship will be dedicated to exhibition development and curatorial practice: furthering research and writing skills and learning about elements of building and installation. He is interested in how exhibition space can be transformed in support of ideas, and transformative as an experience for audiences. We thank Barbara Blake for her generosity in funding this position. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Barbara.