Afghan refugee women find means of expression in art
Before arriving in New Zealand, Karimeh Gholami had never drawn before.
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Arts fellows ‘excited’ to start work in Dunedin
Arts fellows ‘excited’ to start work in Dunedin
The newest crop of University of Otago Arts Fellows will work on projects covering everything from religion to a folk ball.
Art Scene: September 16
Art Scene: September 16
James Dignan rounds up the latest in local exhibitions.
Search for art after Dunedin-born painter dies
Dunedin-born artist Eion Stevens dies, search for paintings
A Dunedin-born renowned and increasingly reclusive artist has died, leaving family and friends searching for a stashed treasure trove of about 2000 paintings.
Artsenta helps people be creative
Artsenta helps people be creative
Fae McKenzie, of Kaitangata, works on an abstract painting during the inaugural session of Artsenta’s relaunched Balclutha Creative Wellbeing group at the South Otago Creative Arts Centre in Balclutha.
Concern for hospital art’s display and future
Concern for hospital art’s display and future
Arts scene doyenne Barbara Brinsley is concerned the true value of the Dunedin Hospital art collection is being overlooked, both in the current hospital and the future one.
'Neat little critters': Backyard wonders unveiled
'Neat little critters': Backyard wonders unveiled
Orokonui Ecosanctuary environmental educator Sam Purdie enjoys shining a light on the wonders to be found in people’s backyards.
Efforts under way to record artworks
Efforts under way to record artworks
A piece of Dunedin’s underground art history is set to be lost forever, with a last-ditch effort under way to preserve a pair of nearly 30-year-old murals before they are gone.
Cult Dunedin artist was free of ego: friend
Cult Dunedin artist was free of ego: friend
For Martin Thompson, the world was incredibly chaotic, and art was "like a balm for his soul".
Art Scene: September 8
Art Scene: September 8
BY ROBYN MAREE PICKENS
NZ artist Billy Apple, pioneer in pop art, dies age 85
NZ artist Billy Apple, pioneer in pop art, dies age 85
Billy Apple, one of New Zealand's most influential artists and a pioneer in the pop art movement, has died at the age of 85.
Photographer makes cover with Air NZ
Photographer makes cover with Air NZ
Will Nelson’s photography career is taking flight.
Art Scene: Lockdown no reason to miss exhibitions
Art Scene: Lockdown no reason to miss exhibitions
Covid-19 may be preventing us from getting out and about, but exhibitions can still be enjoyed online, writes James Dignan.
Artistic regard bears fruit
Artistic regard bears fruit
It has been about 30 years since Philippa Blair exhibited her work in Dunedin and she had been looking forward to revisiting the city of her forebears until the latest Covid- 19 outbreak. From her...
Exhibition proves popular
Exhibition proves popular
Make sure your underwear has been removed from your washing line before taking part in Janine Thompson’s new photo exhibition.
Art Scene: August 26
Art Scene: August 26
BY LAURA ELLIOT
Dunedin’s newspaper inspiration
Dunedin’s newspaper inspiration
Artist Sonya Lacey loved her time in Dunedin as part of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Visiting Artist Project so much so she took inspiration from one of the city’s leading institutions, the Otago Daily Times.
Signs of strength and vulnerability
Signs of strength and vulnerability
In 2019, Kalisolaite ’Uhila spent 11 weeks in Otepoti Dunedin as part of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery’s Aotearoa New Zealand Visiting Artist Programme.
On a high with win and fellowship
On a high with win and fellowship
After a shaky start to her Frances Hodgkins Fellowship due to the Covid-19 lockdown, artist Bridget Reweti has been able to realise the project she came south to do, she tells Rebecca Fox.
Art Scene: August 19
Art Scene: August 19
By James Dignan