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Life, line and the lay of the land
Dunedin man David Craig won this year’s Aspiring Art Prize with an expressionist painting Wānaka judges described as feeling "alive and responsive".
Rebecca Fox
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
Czech flautist Julie Brana is excited about her first visit to New Zealand for a South Island tour performing baroque music.
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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
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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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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.
Turning to stars for inspiration
Turning to stars for inspiration
People have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. And we should keep on doing it, Jennifer Boland tells Rebecca Fox.
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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.
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That's the spirit
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That's the spirit
With cocktails riding a wave of popularity right now, how do you pair these drinks with food as the Christmas entertaining season gets into full swing?
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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.
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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.