About Gregor Kregar
Born 1972. Gregor Kregar is a New Zealand artist.
Gregor Kregar (born 1972) is a New Zealand-Slovenian sculptor.
Kregar was born in Ljubljana and educated at the University of Ljubljana and the Elam School of Fine Arts in Auckland, New Zealand. It attracted public controversy after critics said it looked like a giant penis.
In 2019 one of his pieces, Thinker, was stolen from outside a galley in Auckland. The piece was later returned.
Works
Cumulus Gate Pavilion For Richard Pearse (2012) – Christchurch airport. Transit Cloud (2015) – mesh clouds – Auckland. Reflective Lullaby (2015) – giant stainless steel gnome, Melbourne. Terminator T-Rex (2017) – stainless steel dinosaur, Christchurch. Whaiwhakaaoroaro ("deep thinker") (2020) – Bronze gnome in Palmerston North. Boom Boom (2025) – stainless steel dinosaur in Taupō.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gregor Kregar?
New Zealand artist (born 1972)
When was Gregor Kregar born?
Gregor Kregar was born on 8 November 1972 in Slovenia.
What is Gregor Kregar's occupation?
Gregor Kregar is an artist.
What nationality is Gregor Kregar?
Gregor Kregar is New Zealand.
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