Exterior installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Roy Cowan, Untitled architectural form, 1975, stoneware, limestone glaze with iron oxide, 2600 x 540 x 600 mm. On loan from Wellington Teachers’ College Ceramic Collection, now part of the Faculty of Education, Te Whānau o Ako Pai, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Roy Cowan, Untitled architectural form (detail), 1975, stoneware, limestone glaze with iron oxide, 2600 x 540 x 600 mm. On loan from Wellington Teachers’ College Ceramic Collection, now part of the Faculty of Education, Te Whānau o Ako Pai, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Roy Cowan, Untitled architectural form (detail), 1975, stoneware, limestone glaze with iron oxide, 2600 x 540 x 600 mm. On loan from Wellington Teachers’ College Ceramic Collection, now part of the Faculty of Education, Te Whānau o Ako Pai, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

John Harris & Steven Junil Park, The Round, 2023, cotton, steel, brass, rubber, leather, wood, LED lights, Motor, 3000 x 3500 x 3500 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

John Harris & Steven Junil Park, The Round (detail), 2023, cotton, steel, brass, rubber, leather, wood, LED lights, Motor, 3000 x 3500 x 3500 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

John Harris & Steven Junil Park, The Round (detail), 2023, cotton, steel, brass, rubber, leather, wood, LED lights, Motor, 3000 x 3500 x 3500 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

John Harris & Steven Junil Park, The Round (detail), 2023, cotton, steel, brass, rubber, leather, wood, LED lights, Motor, 3000 x 3500 x 3500 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Doreen Blumhardt in collaboration with students, Uku-paka, 1992, glazed ceramic tiles and glass, 2390 x 3000 x 200 mm. On loan from Wellington Teachers’ College Ceramic Collection, now part of the Faculty of Education, Te Whānau o Ako Pai, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Doreen Blumhardt in collaboration with students, Uku-paka (detail), 1992, glazed ceramic tiles and glass, 2390 x 3000 x 200 mm. On loan from Wellington Teachers’ College Ceramic Collection, now part of the Faculty of Education, Te Whānau o Ako Pai, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me and Duncan Winder: architectural photographs, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Brook Konia, Tūrangahakoa, 2022, reclaimed timbers: tōtara, rimu, matai and pine, 850 x 905 x 15 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Brook Konia, Tūrangahakoa, (detail) 2022, reclaimed timbers: tōtara, rimu, matai and pine, 850 x 905 x 15 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Mataaho Collective, Te Whare Pora, 2012, woven faux mink blanket, 10 x 5.24 m, Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection, purchased 2019. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Mataaho Collective, Te Whare Pora (detail), 2012, woven faux mink blanket, 10 x 5.24 m, Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection, purchased 2019. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Mataaho Collective, Te Whare Pora (detail), 2012, woven faux mink blanket, 10 x 5.24 m, Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection, purchased 2019. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 2, brass rods and steel ball bearings with mechanical apparatus, 1520 x 1940 x 210 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 2 (detail), brass rods and steel ball bearings with mechanical apparatus, 1520 x 1940 x 210 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 2 (detail), brass rods and steel ball bearings with mechanical apparatus, 1520 x 1940 x 210 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 3, metal and electromechanical components, 2000 x 2000 x 100 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 3 (detail), metal and electromechanical components, 2000 x 2000 x 100 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 3 (detail), metal and electromechanical components, 2000 x 2000 x 100 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Jim Murphy, Machine Song: Gesture 3 (detail), metal and electromechanical components, 2000 x 2000 x 100 mm. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind, (detail) 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Installation view The buildings notice me and Duncan Winder: architectural photographs, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.

Megan Brady, To learn, by leaning into the wind, (detail), 2024, heart rimu, thread pulled linen, stone, dimensions variable. Installation view The buildings notice me, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2024. Photo: Ted Whitaker.