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Ashken with her Kore sculpture. Photo: supplied

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Carving out a 60-year career

Sculptor, silversmith and jeweller Tanya Ashken is looking forward to returning to Dunedin for the latest exhibition of her work.

Art seen: November 29

Ornamental lacquered wood comb (Japanese, late 19th century).

Art seen: November 29

By James Dignan

Parthenon sculptures: Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM

The British government has ruled out giving up ownership of the marbles, which include about half...

Parthenon sculptures: Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has accused British counterpart Rishi Sunak of cancelling a scheduled meeting in a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures.

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The past is present

Thomas will miss seeing her work being exhibited, as she is living in Japan. Photo: supplied

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The past is present

Three Dunedin artists, Ilish Thomas, Madison Kelly and Megan Brady, are featuring in the biggest exhibition of contemporary art ever held at Christchurch Art Gallery.

Art seen: November 23

Yobitsugi Style Large Vase, by Aaron Scythe. Photo: Glenn Frei

Art seen: November 23

By Laura Elliott

Student hopes moa mural will ‘spur action’

Artist/ecologist Paulina Barry is fundraising to allow her to paint a mural of extinct New...

Student hopes moa mural will ‘spur action’

A University of Otago student is hopeful her ambitious mural will "spur action" in the Dunedin public.

Rarely exhibited portrait in spotlight

From A Traveller of the East, undated, c.1930-35, by Ethel Walker. Oil on canvas. COLLECTION OF...

Rarely exhibited portrait in spotlight

A seldom seen portrait can be viewed in a new light, writes Lucy Hammond.

Art seen: November 12

Art seen: November 12

By James Dignan

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Differing world views inspiration for pieces

Georgia Mackie is still adding to her pile of letters for SITE. Photos: Gregor Richardson

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Differing world views inspiration for pieces

Pulling together their end of year artworks for the SITE 2023 exhibition is a major milestone for the Dunedin School of Art students.

Secondary scene: St Peter's College

Artwork and stories from St Peter's College pupils

Art seen: November 8

[Bellbird/Korimako] (Undated) by Katy Moanamika (Hawke’s Bay).

Art seen: November 8

By Joanna Osborne

Art seen: November 11

The State of the Body is Linked to the State of the Mind, by Nicola Jackson.

Art seen: November 11

By James Dignan

Art admired

Art admired

Christchurch visitors Boyang Zhao and his wife Dany Mou admire works by artist Larissa Jones at the Dunedin artists’ community group Thirty Women "Our Life and Times" exhibition at the Otago Art...