Join artist Ghostcat for a truly special preview of his upcoming exhibition and book launch Ghosts on Every Corner. For one day only, Ghostcat’s intricate scratch-built recreations of iconic lost places of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s recent past will be on display within the cherished Christ Church Cathedral. With sessions available throughout the day, book your ticket for a guided tour of the artworks and discussion of the larger project of Ghosts on Every Corner within a fitting, unique and breathtaking setting.

Ghosts on Every Corner is a love letter to the city. Featured intricate recreations of diverse places, from Smiths Bookstore, Echo Records, and Wizards Arcade to Java Café, the Cathedral Square Police Kiosk and the Deans Ave Sales Yard building. The selection of builds represents the way seemingly small and at times overlooked places can have a big impact on people and communities, settings where lives played out, where people came of age and where bonds were formed. Alongside the scratch-built sculptures, Ghostcat has compiled a book exploring the project and places, with photography by Dave Richards and text by Dr Reuben Woods, drawing on interviews from a wide range of contributors.

Christ Church Cathedral provides a fascinating backdrop for the experience of Ghosts on Every Corner – the heart of the city provides a link between so many of the sites featured in the exhibition and book, and its current state of ongoing repair serves as a reminder of the precarious nature of many of our most cherished places.

Book here to join Ghostcat and Dr Reuben Woods for a preview tour on Friday 21 March 2025.

Places are limited to 50 per tour (with a waitlist subject to demand).

There are strict health and safety protocols, please wear sturdy covered shoes. High viz and safety helmet are compulsory and will be provided. You must be able to walk on site unaided and be 12 years or older.

Meet at the Chalice 10 minutes prior to your preview start time.