Artists in the pink
Dunedin’s Fringe Festival aims to bring experimental contemporary art to a wider audience, so the Otago Art Society has embraced an age-old practice with a twist in its latest exhibition, ‘‘The Nude’’.
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Art Seen: March 14
Art Seen: March 14
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Robert P. West, Jonette Murray, and Louise Menzies.
Art Seen: March 8
Art Seen: March 8
In this week's Art Seen, Robyn Maree Pickens looks at exhibitions from Justin Spiers, Laurel Project Space, and Saskia Leek.
Taking it to the 'big wall'
Taking it to the 'big wall'
A fascination with artist Colin McCahon's "missing hours" has led Auckland artist John Reynolds to take on a large-scale project at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Art Seen: February 28
Art Seen: February 28
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Neil Frazer, Tom Voyce, and Martin Thompson.
Toitu artefact backlog being tackled by two teams
Toitu artefact backlog being tackled by two teams
Two teams of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum staff are making good progress in catching up with a backlog of about 2000 donated artefacts that are to be formally included in the museum collection.
Contrast makes dance dynamic
Contrast makes dance dynamic
They may come from different countries and different backgrounds, but those involved in Hemispheres share a passion for dance. Rebecca Fox talks to the dancers.
Reopened museum displays to have four themes
Reopened museum displays to have four themes
When the North Otago Museum reopens it will have ''multi-faceted'' displays, after the Waitaki District Council approved $420k to develop four themes for the main exhibition space.
A taste of festival treats to come
A taste of festival treats to come
From the strange to the sublime, the Dunedin Fringe Festival is back and has something for everyone.
Art Seen: February 21
Art Seen: February 21
In this week's Art Seen, Laura Elliott looks at exhibitions from Gallery 33, Neville Porter, and Annemarie Hope-Cross.
Photography leap of faith paying off
Photography leap of faith paying off
Georgie Hendrie, of Hyde, took a leap of faith for her art recently.
Art Seen: February 14
Art Seen: February 14
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Rebecca Steedman, Pea Sea Art, and Moray Gallery.
Fellow's connections with city in works
Fellow's connections with city in works
Louise Menzies’ time as the Frances Hodgkins Fellow has come to an end but her work from the past year is just coming alive on the walls of the Hocken Gallery.
Rural hideaway still calls artist back
Rural home and hideaway still calls artist back
A historic cottage owned by Otago artist Pauline Bellamy continues to attract attention in tiny St Bathans. She talks to Adam Burns about her love for the Central Otago village and her home.
Packed six-day programme for festival
Packed six-day programme for festival
A mix of theatre, dance, music, visual arts and conversation form a packed six-day programme at this year's Southern Lakes Festival of Colour.
Exhibition first solo show in eight years
Exhibition first solo show in eight years
Riverton artist Wayne Hill has taken the opportunity to showcase his unique style once again in an exhibition which has already taken the community by storm.
Creating connections
Creating connections
Bringing together different aspects of life and people is symbolised in Jenny Hjertquist's latest work, the inaugural commission for the Otago Polytechnic's "Four Plinths" project, discovers...
Film shows artist’s work in the full light of day
Film shows artist’s work in the full light of day
A documentary to celebrate a ‘‘humble’’ Dunedin artist is being made by her daughter.
Art Seen: February 7
Art Seen: February 7
In this week's Art Seen, Robyn Maree Pickens looks at works on display at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, including those from a collection of contemporary Chinese art.
Aiming for a 'loud silent presence'
Aiming for a 'loud silent presence'
Dunedin-based artist Saskia Leek likes to visit the same territory repeatedly. She tells Rebecca Fox why she is attracted to the simple.