Art seen: July 11
Art seen: July 11
By James Dignan
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All structures great and small
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All structures great and small
Tripping around New Zealand as part of his commercial photography work or just for pleasure, MikiNobu Komatsu could never resist taking a photo of a classic New Zealand building.
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NZ art-making through a female lens
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NZ art-making through a female lens
Art historian, curator and writer Dr Kirsty Baker has shone the spotlight on art-making in NZ through 35 diverse female artists in her new book Sight Lines.
Puppet show based on tale ‘to get back to happiness’
Puppet show based on tale ‘to get back to happiness’
A pair of puppeteers have brought their show based on a book about a young girl dealing with the trauma of losing her father in the 2019 Christchurch terror attack to Dunedin.
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Drawing on science
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Drawing on science
Scientific research has the power to change lives, as artist Katharine Allard discovered.
Art seen: July 4
Art seen: July 4
By James Dignan
Obituary: ‘People’s Potter’ master of his art
Obituary: ‘People’s Potter’ master of his art
NEIL GRANT Ceramic artist The master craftsman is seldom a household name.
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Letters reveal the real McCahon
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Letters reveal the real McCahon
An exhibition of Colin McCahon’s works from the 1940s to the 1980s, alongside correspondence he wrote to friend Ron O’Reilly, has brought descendants of both to Dunedin. Rebecca Fox talks to co-curator Peter Simpson and family members.
Art seen: June 27
Art seen: June 27
By James Dignan
Art seen: June 20
Art seen: June 20
By Joanna Osborne
Star artist back in Lawrence
Star artist with 1 million followers back in Lawrence
Gold town and growing arts centre Lawrence has had another boost with the return of painter and online entrepreneur Andrew Tischler.
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Weaving her Papatūānuku magic
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Weaving her Papatūānuku magic
The work of trailblazing kairaranga (weaver) Rokahurihia Ngarimu-Cameron is being recognised in Queenstown this Matariki with an exhibition of her rare kākahu ...
Art seen: June 12
Art seen: June 12
By James Dignan
Art seen: June 6
Art seen: June 6
By Laura Elliott
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Visitor fees mooted for museum, gallery
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Visitor fees mooted for museum, gallery
The cash-strapped Dunedin City Council is to look into charging visitors for entry to two of its arts and culture venues.
Dunedin artist finalist for portraiture award
Dunedin artist finalist for portraiture award
A Dunedin artist has been named as a finalist for a prestigious Australasian portraiture award.
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Using light a creative joy
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Using light a creative joy
To artist Larisse Hall, light and time are the crux of her work, which was originally inspired by the tough time her children had coming into the world.
Art seen: May 30
Art seen: May 30
By James Dignan
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Burning desire to create unique art
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Burning desire to create unique art
It is not just a trick of the light.
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Aim to present a ‘rich’ picture
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Aim to present a ‘rich’ picture
Curating the curator has been a wonderful if slightly nerve-wracking experience for Elle Loui August and Jane Groufsky.