The Things We Love To See…

At the end of March, we were stoked to pop along to the Giant Cans Space on St Asaph Street and check out a new collaborative production going up, created by our mate Jonny Waters and his Toi Ora art therapy group from Purapura Whetu.

Seeing one of the giant cans transformed with an energetic, colourful and meaningful creation and the collaboration that went into the mahi was a perfect example of what we hope the Cans can be — an open-air studio for ideas, experimentation and activation, and a vital reminder of the power of art in the streets!

You can find out more about Purapura Whetu and Toi Ora by visiting Creativity Therapy Groups | Te Waharoa.

P. S. Feeling suitably inspired, we are excited to tell you to stay tuned for updates about the Giant Cans and our plans for 2026!

Author: Reuben Woods

Reuben is an art historian, writer and curator. His PhD thesis explored graffiti and street art within post-earthquake Christchurch. He also serves as creative director and lead tour guide for Watch This Space.