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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.
Rebecca Fox
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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.
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Out in the open: art in the street
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Out in the open: art in the street
Otago Daily Times photographers have often snapped Geraldine artist John Badcock at work painting on the streets of Dunedin over the years.
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Second nature
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Second nature
Dunedin audiences will get to hear the newest member of NZTrio, Matthias Balzat, in a concert tomorrow night with current members Amalia Hall and Somi Kim.
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Keeping it simple, using the best produce you can afford and a little imagination is all that's needed to create a special time for friends and family.
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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's sharing with West Harbour school children this month.
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Ballet design a tough nut to crack
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Ballet design a tough nut to crack
Nearly every single character in Royal NZ Ballet’s The Nutcracker is wearing a hat or mask of some description - nearly all made by Victoria Gridley.
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Job on French vineyard forged path for winemaker
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Job on French vineyard forged path for winemaker
A trip to France changed Ben Leen’s life in more ways than one.
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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.
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From runways to the rows
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From runways to the rows
Former model and TV presenter Sierra Reed discovered her love of winemaking in NZ and indulges her passion for riesling in the Waitaki Valley.
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Finding beats in the east
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Finding beats in the east
Drummer Thomas Friggens thrives on variety, from rock and jazz to experimental and Indian-inspired music, he tells Rebecca Fox.
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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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Stoked for some sonic surfing
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Stoked for some sonic surfing
Paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all time is the aim of "Simply the Best", the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s latest crossover concert.
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Chef advocates for food infrastructure
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Chef advocates for food infrastructure
Dunedin chef Sam Gasson recently attended Eat New Zealand’s 10th anniversary hui in Auckland to cook and learn from those passionate about the country’s food story, he tells Rebecca Fox.
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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
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Sharing the excitement
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Sharing the excitement
Former University of Otago-trained pharmacist turned best-selling author Olivia Spooner has a soft spot for Otago so is looking forward to sharing the release of her latest novel
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Delizioso! Sicilian banquets satisfy
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Delizioso! Sicilian banquets satisfy
On a recent trip to Italy, Rebecca Fox turned into one of those tourists — camera at the ready every time a new dish landed on the table.
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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 ...
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Making a lasting impression
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Making a lasting impression
Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Resident 2025, South African poet Sihle Ntuli, is slowly adjusting to the cool climes of Dunedin