Arts

Bill Pearson (1922-2002) in 1963 published Coal Flat, a novel some considered at the time to be the best candidate for the mythical Great New Zealand Novel, while his 1952 essay Fretful Sleepers was probably the most influential piece of social criticism of its time.

The Dunedin Fringe Festival dons its funny hat today, tips it to a rakish angle and prepares to tickle the city with a feather for the next 11 days.

A look at what's happening in the world of art this week.

James Dignan takes a look at the latest exhibitions around Dunedin.