In celebration of the city-wide event ‘ArtWeek in the City Centre’, Viaduct Harbour will unveil BLOOM, a mesmerising art installation by local artists Angus Muir and Harris Keenan. On display from the 29th of September to the 13th of October, BLOOM features a larger-than-life vase brimming with vibrant flowers of various shapes and sizes, creating an eye-catching display that radiates joy and energy.
This captivating installation combines vivid neon colours and dynamic design elements, enhanced by an immersive soundscape by Arun Strickland, which together evoke a sense of untamed beauty and wonder. Positioned outside Soul Bar & Bistro, BLOOM transforms the surrounding environment into an electric kaleidoscope of light and sound.
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Harris Keenan, a multidisciplinary artist based in Auckland, has been specialising in illustration and graphic design for the past five years. Known for his work with Angus Muir Design, Keenan’s artistic style blends visual identity with vibrant, expressive storytelling.
And, if you’re looking to head down, why not make a night of it and book a meal at one of these delicious dining destinations — securing a coveted table at one of Viaduct Harbour’s epic eateries. From the warm hospitality and always lively vibe at Soul Bar & Bistro, to Hello Beasty’s alluring Asian fusion, the options are endless.
Soul Bar & Bistro
Adding to an already extensive list of reason’s to visit, Soul recently added a handful of new dishes to its menu that have become instant hits, and are well worth a trip to the Viaduct Harbour stalwart to sample. Come for the food, stay for the extensive drinks list, unmatched views (now including a front-row seat to the striking new light installation), and always lively vibe. Soul never misses.
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Bivacco
It didn’t take Bivacco long to solidify itself as the place to be for after-work drinks, leisurely weekend lunches, and convivial dinners alike, with its exceptional fare, extensive list of libations and consistently good vibes to match, and the addition of their ‘Sundown Sessions’ made it the place to be for an afternoon snack and tipple, too. No matter when you plan to visit the installation, make sure you factor in a drink and bite at this lively locale.
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Hello Beasty
Another gem in Viaduct Harbour’s glistening gastronomic crown, Hello Beasty draws inspiration from Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine, and as such, offers flavourful fare that promises to expand your culinary horizons. Dinner is the perfect time to visit, ideally with a hearty appetite, so to sample as many dishes as possible — as choosing just a few is near-impossible. The drinks are sublime too — we recommend the impossibly fresh Umeshu Spritz.
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