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.
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.
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 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
Art meets conservation
Art meets conservation during albatross-counting island trip
The windswept, wild Campbell Islands, 700km south of New Zealand’s mainland, have got under Chrissy Wickes’ skin.
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Gallery a bedrock in artists’ careers
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Gallery a bedrock in artists’ careers
It has been 20 years since Michelle Chalklin-Sinclair gave up hotel management to become an art dealer and set up The Artist’s Room.
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Lifting up art’s treasures
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Lifting up art’s treasures
Published and unpublished poems by the late artist Joanna Margaret Paul are being released later this month alongside an exhibition of her paintings and drawings.
Art seen: August 15
Art seen: August 15
By Joann Osborne
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Artistic trio collaborate
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Artistic trio collaborate
Three contemporary artists from around New Zealand have been brought together in Queenstown to showcase their work.
Art seen: August 8
Art seen: August 8
By James Dignan
‘Bit nuts’ to win $50,000 prize for portrait
‘Bit nuts’ to win $50,000 prize for portrait
Dunedin artist Imogen Corbett never thought she would win a $50,000 prize in Australia.
Review: Barnes makes sure it was a ‘Hell of a Time’ at the Regent
Review: Barnes makes sure it was a ‘Hell of a Time’ at the Regent
The Regent Theatre was sold out for an evening with Jimmy Barnes and his "Hell of a Time" tour with whanau and very talented band on Wednesday night.
Art seen: August 1
Art seen: August 1
By Laura Elliott
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Challenging perceptions
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Challenging perceptions
Linda Cook admits her works are more demanding and grungy than pretty.
Exhibition brings nature indoors
Exhibition brings nature indoors
An abundance of leaves, branches and flowers now fill Dunedin Community Gallery, in Princes St.