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Move brings out the colour
Artist Clive Humphreys still considers Dunedin home, even though he has lived on Waiheke Island for the past seven years
Art seen: January 29
Art seen: January 29
By Joanna Osborne
Summer art exhibition attracts over 100 entries
Summer art exhibition attracts over 100 entries
More than 100 Otago artists feature in the Otago Art Society’s summer exhibition at the Dunedin Railway Station.
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
An Oamaru artist battling a 300% rent rise and other changes affecting her iconic gallery was told "tough titties" when she complained.
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Finding time for creation
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Finding time for creation
Having to make the tough decision to give up a career she loved, Dunedin woman Disa Walker decided to go back to the activities she used to love
Art seen: January 22
Art seen: January 22
By James Dignan
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What's on for 2026
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What's on for 2026
It's time to find out what will be entertaining, exciting, stimulating, getting us talking and inspiring us in Dunedin in 2026.
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
Te Anau was transformed last week into a bustling open-air gallery as artists from near and far converged for its first street art festival.
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Outside the box
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Outside the box
For the past 10 years Dunedin Dream Brokerage has been finding homes for art projects in empty urban or retail spaces throughout Dunedin.
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.
Art seen: December 18
Art seen: December 18
By James Dignan
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Illuminating influence of Christianity
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Illuminating influence of Christianity
The Crucifix, Last Supper, Stations of the Cross — for centuries, many scenes from Christianity have appeared in artists’ work, often reflecting changing societal...
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Turning gritty gears for new perspective
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Turning gritty gears for new perspective
For two artists the opportunity to work with the skilled craftsmen at Gillies MetalTech during the Crucible Gallery artists residency has left them with lifelong skills and knowledge.
St Bathans: an artist’s muse
St Bathans: an artist’s muse
Buying a historic property in Central Otago gold mining township St Bathans in 1972 has led to a life-long artistic love affair for Otago Peninsula artist Pauline Bellamy.
Art seen: December 12
Art seen: December 12
By Laura Elliott
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Art for the artists’ sake
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Art for the artists’ sake
Responding to the cutbacks to the arts in NZ, artist Julia Holden wants to highlight the work of her fellow creatives through her own art practice.
Art seen: December 4
Art seen: December 4
By James Dignan
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Ancient meets modern
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Ancient meets modern
Auckland artist Roger Mortimer is known for his medieval-style work most recently inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy, whether in painting, tapestry or prints.
Window to be put on display
Window to be put on display
A stained-glass window conceived as bathroom decor during a renovation will now be hung in the University of Otago’s Geology Museum.
‘Suitcase’ masterpieces centre stage
‘Suitcase’ masterpieces centre stage
In this particular instance, size matters.