Creating connections
Creating connections
Bringing together different aspects of life and people is symbolised in Jenny Hjertquist's latest work, the inaugural commission for the Otago Polytechnic's "Four Plinths" project, discovers...
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Film shows artist’s work in the full light of day
Film shows artist’s work in the full light of day
A documentary to celebrate a ‘‘humble’’ Dunedin artist is being made by her daughter.
Art Seen: February 7
Art Seen: February 7
In this week's Art Seen, Robyn Maree Pickens looks at works on display at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, including those from a collection of contemporary Chinese art.
Aiming for a 'loud silent presence'
Aiming for a 'loud silent presence'
Dunedin-based artist Saskia Leek likes to visit the same territory repeatedly. She tells Rebecca Fox why she is attracted to the simple.
Carving out a key discussion
Carving out a key discussion
Colac Bay carver James York headed to the Antarctic yesterday to help put the finishing touches on one of the first examples of traditional Maori carving on the continent. He spoke to Rebecca Fox...
No more shredding surprises
Shredder in Banksy work deactivated
A Banksy artwork that shredded itself as it was sold at auction is on display at a German museum - after officials made sure the mechanism was no longer working.
Finished wall art delights
Finished wall art delights
Steen Jones has officially left his mark on Queenstown.
Henderson House residency timing 'serendipitous'
Henderson House residency timing 'serendipitous'
Auckland artist Dick Frizzell will be the next artist in residence at Alexandra's Henderson House - the timing of which is "serendipitous", he says.
Art world figure remembered
Art world figure remembered
Sarah Kalmakoff speaks to about 100 people who attended her brother Peter Entwisle's memorial tribute at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery yesterday.
Winning words inspired by Burns
Winning words inspired by Burns
The annual Robert Burns Poetry Competition stirs up memories and inspires writers from near and far. They share their winning words with Otago Daily Times readers.
Arts Seen: January 31st
Arts Seen: January 31st
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Milford Gallery, Tyler Kennedy Stent, and Robert Macdonald.
Residency leaves big impression
Residency leaves big impression
Departing Henderson House artists-in-residence Gregory O’Brien and Jenny Bornholdt say they were ‘‘unprepared’’ for the lasting impact Central Otago would have on them.
Otago link to identifying art looted by Nazis
Otago link to identifying art looted by Nazis
Dr Jean Marie Carey's studies at the University of Otago have helped the art historian to identify two art works in a Florida museum as earlier looted by the Nazis.
$5000 Dream Brokerage project offer
$5000 Dream Brokerage project offer
Artists with a passion for making a change in the environment have the chance to become an Environment Envoy with Dunedin Dream Brokerage.
Art Seen: January 24th
Art Seen: January 24th
In this week's Art Seen, Laura Elliott looks at exhibitions from Milford Galleries, Gretl Barzotto, and Gail De Jong.
Art Seen: January 17
Art Seen: January 17
In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Xu Shen, Yang Yongliang, and Jonathan Jones.
Art practice manages the world
Art practice manages the world
Summer Times reporters recently spent time following Southerners going about their daily lives. Today Barry Cleavin shares his day with John Gibb.
Completely composed, life model confides
Completely composed, life model confides
Life drawing model Rhia Robb went from being a bundle of nerves as a first-timer to a regular who has become so relaxed she has gone to sleep while posing.
Following naked fear, elation
Following naked fear, elation
Five ODT reporters have gritted their teeth and gone way beyond their comfort zone to bring back stories of fear and mortification. Today, David Loughrey faces the fear that haunts our nightmares - public nudity.