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Jun 30
2 min

Quantum physics and korari sticks in the mix for art prize

Finalists in the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize have been announced.

Jun 24
1 min

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 8
3 min

Body, function, intimacy

'Honestly Speaking' at Auckland Art Gallery reflects on the relationship between the human body, technology and language.

Jun 2
1 min

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
1 min

It's personal

Pah Homestead exhibition 'Conditioner' explores inner and outer worlds through the eyes of six emergent female artists.

May 19
2 min

Virtually enchanting

Auckland Art Gallery makes 'Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan' available as an interactive virtual tour.

Apr 22
1 min

Walter lot of women

Said to be advancing contemporary practice, the four artworks shortlisted for the 2020 Walters Prize are all by female artists.

Apr 21
3 min

Subverted plans

Launching an exhibition during lockdown, Christina Read and Grace Ridley-Smith found physical closure didn't mean intellectual closure.

Apr 12
4 min

Iconic

A spot of unique beauty, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration in the Wairarapa garners keen curiosity from the public.

Apr 7
1 min

First response

In response to the impacts of COVID-19, a $16 million emergency package for artists has been announced by Creative New Zealand.

Mar 11
2 min

Minkie

Made up of four female Māori artists, the Mata Aho Collective is showcasing their first work at Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi.

Mar 1
1 min

Blackbird

Moses Viliamu, Zac Mateo, and Jack Kirifi will represent Tokelau at The Festival of Pacific Art & Culture in Hawaii in June 2020.

Feb 20
2 min

Homecoming

Wayne Youle's new exhibition, '20/20 words of wisdom' reflects on the life lessons he has learnt from parents and mentors.

Feb 13
1 min

Go big

At 85 years old, Louise Henderson completed her series The Twelve Months.

Feb 4
1 min

Face off

Check out a few of the finalists for the 2020 Adam Portraiture Award.

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

Genuine reproduction

After completing an art residency in South China, Emily Hartley-Skudder returns to Aotearoa and discusses what she learnt and created.

Dec 2, 2019
1 min

Smash

Award-winning 'Glass Ceiling (NZ Aotearoa)' smashes and re-imagines the metaphorical ‘glass ceiling’.

Nov 29, 2019
1 min

Heavy luggage

Ceramicist Deb Fleming looks at climate change and the human condition in her new project, and finds 'solace within nostalgia and art'.

Nov 20, 2019
1 min

Light touch

Kohai Grace has created a kahu toroa (albatross cape) for a new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.

Nov 14, 2019
2 min

Quite a site

Prepare to be captivated by the creative talents of the next generation of New Zealand artists as 'SITE' opens for 2019.

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