Focus on ‘what we have available’
An aversion to using mined or imported materials in ceramic artworks has won Jess Nicholson major recognition at the Te Uru Portage Ceramic Awards.
Art on the Goldfields event a hit
Art on the Goldfields event a hit
Organisers of an event created to raise funds to put Central Otago young people through a defensive driving course say they were "blown away" by its success.
Art seen: November 19
Art seen: November 19
By James Dignan
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Gold in them thar gutters
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Gold in them thar gutters
Collecting treasures is artist Beau Cotton’s favourite pastime, and one he is sharing with West Harbour school children this month as part of the area’s annual Artist in Residence...
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Year of creativity put into perspective
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Year of creativity put into perspective
Dunedin School of Art’s graduating students are busy finishing their projects for this year’s SITE exhibition.
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Family inspiration
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Family inspiration
In the first major public exhibition in NZ surveying the career of Australian artist Michael Zavros, the unexpected is often around the corner, finds Rebecca Fox.
Painting a pivotal moment
Painting a pivotal moment
It took a while for Francis Hodgkins’ vision to be recognised, Lucy Hammonds writes.
Art seen: November 12
Art seen: November 12
By Laura Elliott
Art seen: November 5
Art seen: November 5
By James Dignan
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From the page to the wall
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From the page to the wall
Top New Zealand photographer Jane Ussher gets so much pleasure out of showcasing her work in books, she has never considered exhibiting her work in a dealer gallery until now.
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Creatives share art in exhibition
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Creatives share art in exhibition
Stalwarts of Dunedin’s artistic community for many years, Kobi Bosshard and Patricia Bosshard-Browne have recently shared their art collection
Art seen: October 30
Art seen: October 30
By James Dignan
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Joy where Medieval, modern meet
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Joy where Medieval, modern meet
Having the opportunity to curate her own exhibition as Dunedin Public Art Gallery Ihupukutaka Kairauhī Curatorial Intern enticed Dr Anya Samarasinghe from ...
Art seen: October 23
Art seen: October 23
By James Dignan
Thrilling show ballet at its darkest
Thrilling show ballet at its darkest
I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint - it was indeed ballet at its darkest.
Art seen: October 16
Art seen: October 16
By Laura Elliott
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Uni’s 2026 arts fellows city-born dancer, Wellington poet
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Uni’s 2026 arts fellows city-born dancer, Wellington poet
A Dunedin-born dance teacher hopes he will be able to grow the city’s dance community after being awarded a prestigious six-month fellowship.
Art seen: October 9
Art seen: October 9
By James Dignan
Obituary: Greer Twiss, artist
Obituary: Greer Twiss, artist
Sculptor Greer Twiss was a crucial figure in his artistic field for more than six decades.
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
A Dunedin artist has realised a longtime goal by opening a gallery and studio in the area in which she grew up.