New Zealand'Painfully relevant': Debate over flag artwork prompts its removal by galleryThe art installation, by Diane Prince, invites people to walk on a New Zealand flag.29 May 09:14 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins Nelson Deputy Mayor defends the art, citing its challenge to the status quo.28 May 07:26 AM
New Zealand'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flagIt's not the first time the art installation has sparked outrage.27 May 06:39 AM
TravelSee the real Melbourne with these 5 unique tours Get an insider peek into this cultural hub. 26 May 07:00 PM
TravelA guide to Berlin's best museums Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of traveller.20 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
Travel Insider Guide: 48 Hours in Surry Hills, SydneySydney’s former rag trade hub has become the city’s go-to for good food and shopping.07 May 12:00 AM
RoyalsNew Coronation portraits of King and Queen unveiled at galleryPeter Kuhfeld painted the King, and Paul S Benney painted the Queen.06 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandWhy an Auckland art event ended in costly damage and legal dramaRepairs cost $3440, covered by the gallery’s insurance, with no excess payment.02 May 08:23 AM
Travel newsBe one of the first travellers to circumnavigate AntarcticaSay no to boring travel days with these new events.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSigns of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertisingThe Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'16 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Sharing our culture': Gloriavale paintings, drawings go on public display The collection is being shown at a local gallery. 15 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLoving the alien: Life becomes art for transgender siblings in otherworldly new show'You already stand out for being queer.'04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandBig changes for art gallery and its supportersRenovations are part of the $306m Te Manawataki o Te Papa project.31 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandGreen shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial lossesThe centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission WhanganuiEighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.19 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuHow three generations are spreading Polynesian love across AmericaThree women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.16 Mar 05:22 PM
TravelShop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in QueenstownFill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.15 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandHundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summerThe centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concernsA leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.08 Feb 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow artradie is connecting Kiwis with New Zealand artistsMei Hill talks to Tom Raynel about artradie and its marketplace, created by artists.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMelting ice, reindeer moss and rainbows - inside Auckland Art Gallery's summer blockbusterWhy is a world famous artist freezing water from the Waikato River?19 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMissing McCahons, Webb's auction refunds and what happened to James Wallace’s art?ICYMI: Five exclusive 2024 Herald Premium Lifestyle arts interviews and investigations.07 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne artists donate to Faces of the Coast for mental health awarenessFaces of the Coast art exhibition opens tonight to support Mahia Wave Warriors.21 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe Art FarmA former mushroom farm turned creative hub for local artists hosts its first night market. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch21 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandArt project left at door of Napier museum causes bomb scareThe colourful creation, made of fabric, was found sitting outside the museum’s entrance.18 Nov 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSaving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintingsExclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Looks like Flash Gordon left it behind': Artist spends $16,000 creating a sculpture'The theme is about making something out of stuff that people would usually discard.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPounamu gallery with star clientele to open in HamiltonSands Carving Studio has Jason Momoa and Jack Black on its client list.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBanksy in Welly: NZ fans of legendary street artist get chance to own an original pieceThe Art of Banksy exhibition will run for seven weeks from Nov 28 and tickets are on sale.16 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandContemporary artist creatively starts Wairau Māori Art Gallery's workshopsArtist Wayne Youle has shown his contemporary works throughout New Zealand and overseas.02 Oct 11:00 PM
