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M.D.M.A - Modelmaking, Diorama & Miniature Arts Show and Artist Talk

Miniature world-building takes centre stage at Fishcube Gallery, with exhibition and artist talk celebrating practical effects in screen storytelling.

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February 12, 2026

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The inaugural M.D.M.A - Modelmaking, Diorama & Miniature Arts exhibition lands at Fishcube Gallery this February, celebrating the craft of miniature world-building - where storytelling, design, and technical precision meet at human scale.

Exhibition: 20 Feb – 6 Mar 2026 | Fishcube Gallery, Wellington

Running from 20 February to 6 March 2026, the exhibition brings together artists working across practical effects, scratch-build model making, and diorama art. Each piece captures a “moment in time,” inviting viewers to step closer and discover layered narratives hidden in small worlds. The exhibition opens on Friday 20 February, with a public opening night from 7pm at Fishcube Gallery, Wellington.

Ticketed Artist Talk: Friday, 27 Feb 2026 From 6PM

Alongside the gallery exhibition, M.D.M.A includes an Artist Talk on Friday 27 February, focused on the role of miniatures, models, and practical effects in screen production - and how these techniques continue to shape modern filmmaking.

Moderator

· Lance Lones - Creative Technologist

Panelists

· Joaquin Loyzaga - Co-director of Scale Studios & Curator of M.D.M.A

· Warren Beaton - Special & Practical Effects HOD

🎟 Tickets are required for the talk on the 27th of February, with limited seating.

Artist Talk is brought to you by: Joaquin Loyzaga, the Visual Effects Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Visual Effects Society NZ Chapter.