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    Former army artist Matt Gauldie may be out of the army but he is still testing himself — this time with an exhibition of bronze bird sculptures, he tells Rebecca Fox.

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    Joint force of ‘sheer emotion’

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    Connection to city appreciated anew

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    Connection to city appreciated anew

    Coming back to Dunedin after six years has a been a profound experience for artist Imogen Taylor.

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    Home for a Kiwi childhood

    Returning home to New Zealand after 15 years performing in Europe has been a big step for violinist Manu Berkeljon.

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