University announces arts fellows for next year
The University of Otago has announced five arts fellows for next year.
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Trade Me decision to remove Luxon artwork 'weird' - artist
Trade Me decision to remove Luxon artwork 'weird' - artist
The artist behind a painting depicting Christopher Luxon in a fleshy tunnel says he is genuinely surprised Trade Me pulled it from their website.
Art seen: October 10
![Rozana Lee, "Drawn to see(a)" [Installation view]. Photo: Beth Garey](https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/odt_square_2col/public/story/2024/10/blue_oyster_r_lee.jpg?itok=4i793O7b)
Art seen: October 10
By Joanna Osborne
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Exhibition a family affair
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Exhibition a family affair
Dunedin artist Philip Madill can trace his creativity back to his grandfather David Gilmore, author of illustrated children’s books and an amateur artist. Madill and his mother, Helen Gilmore, talk to Rebecca Fox about showcasing their family history.
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Science integral in Taweel’s art
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Science integral in Taweel’s art
From extensive research as an artist, Shireen Taweel has created her own navigation devices and found her way across Australian deserts and New Zealand’s Southern Alps navigating by the...
Art seen: October 3
Art seen: October 3
By James Dignan
District’s budding talent put on show
District’s budding talent put on show
The annual George Burns Memorial Art Exhibition at Forrester Gallery is showcasing some of the district’s budding young artists.
Show stopper: Hi-vis creation takes top award
Show stopper: Hi-vis creation takes top award
Grace DuVal has taken out the Supreme WOW Award with Curves Ahead - a garment made from reflective construction signs and a striking road-cone headpiece.
Art seen: September 26
Art seen: September 26
By Laura Elliott
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A deep dive into nature
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A deep dive into nature
Spring seems an appropriate time of year to feature an exhibition of artworks around the theme of the natural world and how humans interact with it in the form of gardens.
Exhibition supports creativity
Exhibition supports creativity
A multimedia artist from Artsenta has been on a journey of transformation while preparing for the organisation’s annual exhibition.
Art seen: September 19
Art seen: September 19
James Dignan takes a look at some new exhibitions in Dunedin.
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Artist puts West Otago in world’s fashion capital
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Artist puts West Otago in world’s fashion capital
Throw in some Tapanui tree tannins, cake it in some Poumahaka mud, then wash it down with Whisky Gully water.
Forming connections through art a focus
Forming connections through art a focus
A research project has shed light on the transformative power of art.
Art seen: September 12
![Phaeacia (2024), by Paul McLachlan [detail]. Acrylic and rust on canvas.](https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/odt_square_2col/public/story/2024/09/paul_mclachlan_phaeacia_de.jpg?itok=RiMvqUw4)
Art seen: September 12
By Joanna Osborne
NZ Young Writers Festival marks two milestones this year
NZ Young Writers Festival marks two milestones this year
A poetic reimagining of the Dunedin Sound and lessons on writing grief are just some of the events on offer at a Dunedin literary festival.
Art seen: September 5
Art seen: September 5
By James Dignan
Art seen: August 29
Art seen: August 29
By James Dignan
Obituary: Bill Viola, artist
Obituary: Bill Viola, artist
Works by video artist Bill Viola graced some of the world’s greatest stages.
Art seen: August 22
Art seen: August 22
By Laura Elliott