Len Lye gallery's first birthday celebration

The Len Lye centre celebrates its first birthday, having attracted about 150,000 people, roughly a third more than expected, in its first year.

Gallery director Simon Rees stands with Len Lye's 'Four Fountains'. Photo: Glenn Jeffrey

Nigel Boniface of Masterton was disappointed more Len Lye Sculptures were not on display. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Aucklanders Chris Hu and Shasha Xing loved Four Fountains and wanted to see more works like it. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Nelson’s Mary Towers says it is not possible to display all Len Lye’s sculptures at once. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

The 11.5m-tall Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth opened a year ago. Photo: Glenn Jeffrey

Lance Girling-Butcher says a centre director is like a ship’s captain and you have to trust they know what they are doing. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Len Lye Foundation chairman John Matthews. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Gallery director Simon Rees. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Margaret McAllister of the Hawkes Bay said you can’t judge the centre on one exhibition. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Photo: Glenn Jeffrey

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