Art Seen: 21 November
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Barry Cleavin, Karen Baddock, and Gennie de Lange.
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Edges fill wall with poetry excerpts
Edges fill wall with poetry excerpts
James Robinson is taking a big step in opening his own home for the public to view his latest work honouring friend and colleague David Eggleton. Robinson tells Rebecca Fox about poetry and painting.
Artists spread their wings
Artists spread their wings
Three Dunedin School of Art students with very different art practices talk to RebeccaFox about completing their final year’s work for the 2019 ‘‘SITE’’ exhibition.
Sculptor wins Australian award
Sculptor wins Australian award
Arrow Junction sculptor Morgan Jones has walked away with Australia's most prestigious award for the art form.
National awards for St Kilda stylist
National awards for St Kilda stylist
Dunedin stylist Kylie Hayes is dedicating her win at a national award ceremony to ‘‘hardworking mothers and incredible husbands’’.
Art Seen: November 14
Art Seen: November 14
In this week's Art Seen, Robyn Maree Pickens looks at exhibitions from Caitlin Clarke, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, and 165 George Street.
Artists depict another view of Cook's arrival
Artists depict another view of Cook's arrival
The voices of Tangata Whenua and Pasifika artists are being raised in protest across New Zealand, as a response to the Tuia Encounters 250 commemorations.
Art Seen: 07 November
Art Seen: 07 November
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Joanna Braithwaite, Francis Nicholls, and Inge Doesburg.
Hidden Banksy mural to be uncovered
Hidden Banksy mural to be uncovered
A Banksy mural, covered up by builders' hoarding and scaffolding for the past few months, will be uncovered on Monday in the heart of London's Notting Hill area.
Donated artefacts 'special'
Donated artefacts 'special'
When Dunedin institutions fall, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is there to preserve their artefacts.
Ink links artists who bonded over love of art
Ink links artists who bonded over love of art
Ink is at the heart of what Tracey Vickers-Anderson and Natalie Carpenter do.
Hodgkins' travel an inspiration
Hodgkins' travel an inspiration
Last month, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery opened "Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys", an exhibition curated by Mary Kisler and toured by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki.
Art group going strong almost 60 years on
Art group going strong almost 60 years on
Almost 60 years since it was formed, the Wakari Art Group is still going strong.
Window honours Ross Sea chaplain
Window honours Ross Sea chaplain
The tragic story of the first chaplain to visit the Antarctic, and his Dunedin connections, will be commemorated in a locally designed and created stained-glass window at All Saints Church.
Museum collections to close for six months
Museum collections to close for six months
The Otago Museum will close public and research access to its collections stores for six months from January 1 to June 30, 2020.
Chance to relax and have a cuppa
Chance to relax and have a cuppa
Opening the public up to experiences they might not otherwise have is the goal of Brazil-based artist collective OPAVIVARA! Rebecca Fox talks to it about being a collective.
Residency stimulating for artistic couple
Residency stimulating for artistic couple
Central Otago is ''like being transported to heaven'' for Wellington couple Kate De Goldi and Bruce Foster, the latest artists-in-residence at Alexandra's Henderson House.
Art Seen: October 31
Art Seen: October 31
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Mark Braunias, the Rayner Brothers, and Frank Gordon.
Masterpiece found in French kitchen sells for $41m
Masterpiece found in French kitchen sells for $41m
A long-lost painting by 13th century Italian master Cimabue that was found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman was sold for 24 million euros (NZ$41.8 million), more than four times the pre-auction estimate.
Enhancing art experience
Enhancing art experience
Dunedin Mayor-elect Aaron Hawkins, pictured viewing some of Hugo van Dorsser's art work, was one of the special guests at last night's Screaming Rooster gallery opening.