China's favourite 'ugly' products celebrated
From sandals inspired by cabbage leaves to a tower of misshapen cat pillows, a new exhibition celebrates the weirdest and most aesthetically unappealing products for sale in China.
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Art seen: August 14
Art seen: August 14
By James Dignan
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Deeply excited by his environs
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Deeply excited by his environs
More than 40 years ago American artist Les Joynes first visited New Zealand.
She struck gold when she found clay
She struck gold when she found clay
Esperance Steven was 9 years old when she came over the Haast Pass, which was then a gravel road, to see Wānaka for the first time.
Art seen: August 6
Art seen: August 6
By James Dignan
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Film offers look ‘behind the scenes’
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Film offers look ‘behind the scenes’
This year’s International Film Festival gives New Zealanders the rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at a gallery as it curates a ground-breaking exhibition.
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Local secondary school students hope their art projects put a smile on cancer patients’ faces.
Brave brushstrokes
Brave brushstrokes
Bayfield High School students Julia Anderson and Tui Moore, both 17, admire artwork at the Peninsula Schools Art Exhibition.
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Rediscovering tīpuna
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Rediscovering tīpuna
Raising the profile of 19th century Māori leader H.K. Taiaroa’s life and work is the aim of a new exhibition at Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Art seen: July 31
Art seen: July 31
By James Dignan
Art seen: July 24
Art seen: July 24
By Laura Elliott
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Sculpting reflections
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Sculpting reflections
Auckland artist Viky Garden is drawn to pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional materials and methods. She talks to Rebecca Fox about turbulent times and taking risks.
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction.
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Ben Bayl has gone from pianist to organist to conductor as he discovered the joys of working in a team. He talks to Rebecca Fox from his home in Budapest ...
Art seen, July 17th
Art seen, July 17th
Art Seen by James Dignan.
Show brings connection
Show brings connection
Lizzie Tollemache's dream of an all inclusive space is coming true in Dunedin this month.
Review: Enthralling recital leaves audience breathless
Review: Enthralling recital leaves audience breathless
Virtuosic flourishes executed throughout a programme of complex works kept a capacity Hanover Hall audience enthralled during Friday’s recital by pianist Abhinath Berry.
Review: Globe takes energetic approach to ‘Shrew’
Review: Globe takes energetic approach to ‘Shrew’
The Globe Theatre’s bonkers take on one of Shakespeare’s more difficult plays keeps the energy high and brings the comedy to the fore, making its production of The Taming of the Shrew an...
Review: Show draws ‘amazing crowd’
Review: Show draws ‘amazing crowd’
The colours of Africa worn by City Choir Dunedin members set the mood for Zimbe!, Saturday’s vibrant presentation of music from the continent.