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Aug 14, 20202 min read
Collective action
Connection, community, clocks and accumulated clutter: two new exhibitions at the Wallace Arts Centre, Pah Homestead.
Aug 5, 20204 min read
Possibilities of vision
Multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Togo-Brisby talks of beauty, history, and the nature of her identity.
Aug 3, 20203 min read
To exist as an artist
Visual artist Chevron Hassett talks about the importance of family and why being an artist and an indigenous man is a political act.
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Three decades of faces
New Zealand Portrait Gallery celebrates 20 years with a special exhibition of work by Bill Sutton.
Jul 21, 20203 min read
Conjuring tricks
Painter of quiet scenes and moments of change, Shelley Masters talks about being alone and his secret tricky talent.
Jul 15, 20202 min read
Wild at heart
Ben Lysaght chats about the concepts behind his first solo exhibition, Once a Wilderness.
Jul 9, 20201 min read
Te Manu Huna a Tāne
A unique insight into the traditional practice of weaving with kiwi feathers.
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Community in focus
Photographer Chevron Hassett spends a day at the marae where he grew up.
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Quantum physics and korari sticks in the mix for art prize
Finalists in the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize have been announced.
Jun 25, 20204 min read
Eggs with solt aargers
Christchurch painter Miranda Parkes researched language, dialogue and relationships for her new exhibition.
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Show me the money
More than $10 million has been awarded to support New Zealand artists through Creative New Zealand's Arts Continuity Grants.
Jun 15, 20202 min read
To paint your way across
Maeve Hughes reviews 'High Wire', the first picture book in Massey University Press’ new ‘kōrero’ series.
Jun 10, 20203 min read
Cup half full
Uku artist Stevei Houkāmau talks about the mahi of Indigenous communities, the role of music in her work, and the magic of handmade vessels.
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Body, function, intimacy
'Honestly Speaking' at Auckland Art Gallery reflects on the relationship between the human body, technology and language.
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Vale Christo
We celebrate the life of installation artist Christo Javacheff, who was best known for wrapping famous landmarks in fabric and plastic.
Jun 1, 20201 min read
It's personal
Pah Homestead exhibition 'Conditioner' explores inner and outer worlds through the eyes of six emergent female artists.
May 26, 20202 min read
Clay and oil
Jennifer Taylor Moore, Curator of Collections at Whanganui’s Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, shares her favourite pieces from the gallery
May 19, 20202 min read
Virtually enchanting
Auckland Art Gallery makes 'Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan' available as an interactive virtual tour.
May 18, 20204 min read
To build a legacy
For generations the Hetet family have practised and taught traditional Māori arts. Now they are bringing their knowledge to new platforms.
May 18, 20205 min read
He tārei taonga tuku iho
Mai rā anō he whānau mōhio te whānau Hetet ki ngā mahi toi Māori, he whānau whakaako hoki i ēnei taonga. I ēnei rā kei te kawea ā rātou...
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