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Illuminating influence of Christianity

Dunedin Public Art Gallery curators Lucy Hammond (left) and Lauren Gutsell stand beside John...

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Illuminating influence of Christianity

The Crucifix, Last Supper, Stations of the Cross — for centuries, many scenes from Christianity have appeared in artists’ work, often reflecting changing societal...

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Turning gritty gears for new perspective

Paula Collier with her Scrap Tree made from repurposed metal cages displayed in the Tees St...

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Turning gritty gears for new perspective

For two artists the opportunity to work with the skilled craftsmen at Gillies MetalTech during the Crucible Gallery artists residency has left them with lifelong skills and knowledge.

St Bathans: an artist’s muse

Otago Peninsula artist Pauline Bellamy is celebrating 50 years of connection to St Bathans with...

St Bathans: an artist’s muse

Buying a historic property in Central Otago gold mining township St Bathans in 1972 has led to a life-long artistic love affair for Otago Peninsula artist Pauline Bellamy.

Art seen: December 12

Light on the Water, by Ruth Arnott. Photo: L Elliott

Art seen: December 12

By Laura Elliott

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Art for the artists’ sake

Work by Julia Holden includes The Band, Powder Chutes.

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Art for the artists’ sake

Responding to the cutbacks to the arts in NZ, artist Julia Holden wants to highlight the work of her fellow creatives through her own art practice.

Art seen: December 4

Art seen: December 4

By James Dignan

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Ancient meets modern

Roger Mortimer’s Through Me the Way is to the City Dolent, 2023, tapestry. Photos: supplied

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Ancient meets modern

Auckland artist Roger Mortimer is known for his medieval-style work most recently inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy, whether in painting, tapestry or prints.

Window to be put on display

University of Otago marine science professor Ceridwen Fraser holds her stained-glass artwork that...

Window to be put on display

A stained-glass window conceived as bathroom decor during a renovation will now be hung in the University of Otago’s Geology Museum.

‘Suitcase’ masterpieces centre stage

Lakes District Museum director Jane Peasey pictured with artist Lee van der Geest’s ‘Mother...

‘Suitcase’ masterpieces centre stage

In this particular instance, size matters.

Art seen: November 27

Quite Late in the Season (2025), by Nicola Shanley. Porcelain, 350h × 280w × 120d.

Art seen: November 27

By Joanna Osborne

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Out in the open: art in the street

Geraldine artist John Badcock paints the Dunedin Railway Station in February in preparation for...

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Out in the open: art in the street

Otago Daily Times photographers have often snapped Geraldine artist John Badcock at work painting on the streets of Dunedin over the years.

Focus on ‘what we have available’

Dunedin artist Jess Nicholson has won a merit award at the Te Uru Portage Ceramic Awards. PHOTOS:...

Focus on ‘what we have available’

An aversion to using mined or imported materials in ceramic artworks has won Jess Nicholson major recognition at the Te Uru Portage Ceramic Awards.

Art on the Goldfields event a hit

Visitors to the Art on the Goldfields event enjoy their walk along a trail lined with sculptures...

Art on the Goldfields event a hit

Organisers of an event created to raise funds to put Central Otago young people through a defensive driving course say they were "blown away" by its success.

Art seen: November 19

Art seen: November 19

By James Dignan

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Gold in them thar gutters

Port Chalmers School student Madeleine Trist Rickerby, 10, shows artist Beau Cotton, who is...

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Gold in them thar gutters

Collecting treasures is artist Beau Cotton’s favourite pastime, and one he's sharing with West Harbour school children this month.

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Year of creativity put into perspective

Lily Frewen’s time on Otago Peninsula is reflected in her work. Photo: Craig Baxter

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Year of creativity put into perspective

Dunedin School of Art’s graduating students are busy finishing their projects for this year’s SITE exhibition.

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Family inspiration

Michael Zavros sees the tension in his works of his daughter Phoebe (pictured behind in Mum’s...

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Family inspiration

In the first major public exhibition in NZ surveying the career of Australian artist Michael Zavros, the unexpected is often around the corner, finds Rebecca Fox.