Martin Horspool: Urban Street Style

Next date: Monday, 13 October 2025 | 08:00 PM to Sunday, 16 November 2025 | 04:00 PM

Martin Horspool ventures into public spaces, eagerly observing and waiting for the right opportunity to photograph people as they congregate and go about their day, his subjects unaware of his quiet presence. He’s consistently on the lookout to capture unique and colourful characters, those that stand out from the crowd.

Kōrero Toi | Artist talk | Sunday 5 October 1pm
Forrester Gallery
Join us on the opening weekend of Martin Horspool: Urban Street Style for an informative artist floor talk. Artist Martin Horspool, also known locally as Buggyrobot, will share insights into his approach to urban street photography, amongst his exciting array of black and white imagery.

This artist talk will be held in our ground-floor Main Gallery, which is accessible via a ramp to the right-hand side of the main entrance on Thames Street. For any accessibility questions or concerns, please emailgallery@waitaki.govt.nz

GY-RO live music performance | Sunday 5 October 3pm
Forrester Gallery
Stick around after Martin Horspool’s Artist talk, bring back your best punk fashion (and piercings, optional) for the afternoon, and enjoy a live band performance amongst Martin’s punk imagery – how fitting! GY-RO is a two-piece rock band consisting of Martin and Gee. They have influences from ‘70s Glam Rock, Punk, Rockabilly, and Garage Rock. This will be their first public appearance since getting together a few months back – let’s get amongst it!

This live performance will be held in our ground-floor Main Gallery, which is accessible via a ramp to the right-hand side of the main entrance on Thames Street. For any accessibility questions or concerns, please emailgallery@waitaki.govt.nz

Martin Horspool, Topless in Coney Island - Brooklyn 2014. 

 

 

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Usual opening times: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Weekends and public holidays including Waitangi Day, King's Birthday and Matariki 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Closed Mondays (unless a public holiday).

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400, View Map