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Small but mighty
The 'warm presence' of Iwi Le Comte's Ōnewa stone and pearl inlay sculpture has won the artist the Rotorua Museum Supreme Art Award.
Oct 22, 20191 min read


Rock 'n' roll
Inspired by our constantly moving landscapes, ceramicist Rebecca Steedman works with local volcanic rock.
Oct 14, 20191 min read


Winners wow
Take a look at the top designs, which showcase strength, sustainability and Māori design, from this years World of WearableArt show.
Sep 30, 20191 min read


Bright young things
Winners of the 8th Annual Wallace Secondary Schools Awards contemplate the big themes of growing up in the 21st century.
Sep 19, 20191 min read


Beaut toot
Campbell Patterson explores the banality and absurdity of everyday life in his latest exhibit 'toot floor'.
Sep 11, 20191 min read


Bob's lament
Check out some of the winning works from the 28th Annual Wallace Art Awards.
Sep 3, 20191 min read


A few of my favourite things
To mark 100 years since the opening of Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, past gallery director Bill Milbank selects his favourite pieces.
Aug 29, 20194 min read


Crime wave
Identical replicas, copies with a twist, 'inspired-by', and 'in the style of' are all welcomed at the Mangaweka Fakes & Forgeries Festival.
Aug 26, 20191 min read


Face lift
Enjoy Art Gallery has revealed their new space in Wellington’s Left Bank Arcade. Jess Scott reports.
Aug 8, 20192 min read


In the draw
A toilet and sink, and an oak table are just some of the subjects of the artworks shortlisted for the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize.
Jul 24, 20191 min read


Rag time
Marita Hewitt takes worn bed linens, cloths, and tea towels and uses them as both material and muse.
Jul 4, 20191 min read


A lock of hair
'IHO', showing at the Pātaka Art + Museum, explores traditional terms for Māori hair and their links to storytelling.
Jun 23, 20192 min read


Shiny and new
Secrecy and isolation. Growth and transformation. These are a themes explored in two new exhibits at The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Jun 21, 20191 min read


Spray it don’t say it
Preparing for his first solo exhibition, muralist Graham Hoete takes Leilani Baker through the importance of heart and home in his work.
May 22, 20192 min read


Pacific delegation
A delegation of Māori and New Zealand contemporary Pasifika artists will represent Aotearoa at the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.
May 9, 20191 min read


Auckland Art Fair: A beginner's guide
Art lover Benn Jeffries offers up an ultimate guide to the Auckland Art Fair.
Apr 30, 20193 min read


Cold shoulder
After living alone in remote areas of Iceland and Norway, photographer Ethan Grigg returns to Wellington to present his first solo show.
Apr 11, 20191 min read


Glass act
New Zealand and Australian glass communities team up to present an inaugural Art Glass conference.
Apr 8, 20192 min read


Prize for Price
A seven metre high kinetic sculpture has taken out the $5000 EY People's Choice prize at this years 'Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe'.
Mar 17, 20191 min read


Wonder women
In celebration of International Women's Day, Auckland Art Gallery is opening a bold and provocative exhibit by the Guerrilla Girls.
Mar 7, 20192 min read
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