The women who have shaped every generation of fashion enthusiasts and music lovers, DIVA is one exhibition that will appeal to every woman; it’s a must-visit. Editor Trudi Brewer got a sneak peek of this stunning celebration of opera singers, goddesses of the stage, and film superstars.
Read on to learn more.
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Captivating audiences worldwide, the latest international collection hot from London’s V&A has arrived at Auckland Museum.
Featuring over 280 costumes, photography, and music, DIVA shares the power, ambition, and artistry of some of the most legendary performers in history. Rock and pop music, including Maria Callas, Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Björk, Billie Eilish and Aotearoa’s most prominent Opera star, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa..
Showstopping costumes to intimate personal items, the exhibition is set to music, with headphones amplified by the tunes of divas from yesteryear, such as Maria Callas, and icons of our time, including Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Adele, Rihanna, Elton John, Prince, Ella Fitzgerald, Beyoncé, and Cher. You can take this exquisite journey at your own pace through a hall of fame, discovering the most outstanding performers who have redefined the meaning of 'diva' in our time and generations past.
DIVA opens on Saturday, July 5th, at Auckland Museum and runs until Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Ticket prices: adults, $25; children under 15 are free. Family of four, $72.
Free for Museum members.
A must visit at Auckland Museum.