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Roger Peters talks Shakespeare
Stratford Shakespeare scholar Roger Peters discusses the bust he created. Video / Alyssa Smith

Dunedin artist named a finalist for top Australasian art award
Simon Richardson makes shortlist of 57 for prestigious portrait prize.

Sarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut
'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'

How Artspace Aotearoa is changing Karangahape Road’s art scene
An immersive audio and lighting-based exhibition has opened on K Road till July.

Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.

Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.

Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.

Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair
Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.

Rust forces closure of Te Papa level for at least nine months
Rust found in a sprinkler system means the floor will be closed for repairs from May 19.

Enrich+ gallery showcases local entries for IHC Art Awards 2024
Mayor Susan O'Regan has also been asked to pick three pieces for the Art Studio Awards.

Arts enthusiasts fight to protect dignity of Michelangelo’s David in Florence
Curators fear marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished.

Hundertwasser Art Centre visitor numbers down, deficit up
In six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.

Disgraced sex offender James Wallace: What's next for $50m worth of art?
Massive collection has a new owner. Meet the woman taking care of 10,000 artworks.

Māori tradition brought to life in photos of marae gatherings
The Poukai tradition was introduced in 1885 by the son of the first Māori king.

More than 60 local artists add their flair to Waipa Creative Trail
The five exhibitions will showcase artwork from more than 60 local artists.

Why did a rugby-loving Christchurch truckie buy $5.5m worth of Goldie paintings?
And who will own them next?

Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024
The gallery is profiled in National Geographic’s 20 ‘Best Cultural Spots’ in the world.

Sarjeant redevelopment a hive of activity
The construction phase of the project will be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.

Photographer on elevating migrant voices in NZ’s fine arts
Abhi Chinniah reveals challenges as she makes strides in Aotearoa’s fine arts scene.

Cosmetics to art: Ex-Helena Rubenstein building new gallery
Existing Gow Langsford gallery will be retained, new buy is expansion of business.

Property Insider: Waiwera tower went with whimper; wholesale fund repayments looming
Demolition more of a labour of love, slowly unpicking the structure from the top down.

Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.

Bill Milbank remembered for his brilliant eye as former Sarjeant Gallery director
"Rest in peace, dear Bill. You’ll always be with us."

NZ’s biggest sculpture show returns
NZ Sculpture OnShore, the country’s largest outdoor art event and the biggest fundraising event for Women’s Refuge NZ. Video / Aja Lethaby

Whanganui artist opens new gallery
The gallery could become a collective of other people's work in the future.

Cause for celebration: Toi Mahara set for grand opening
The new art gallery in Waikanae is set to be a major drawcard.

Buyer beware: Why an auction house selling fakes can’t be stopped
A customer didn't want to pay up after learning $6000 worth of coins were fake.

Want an Australian holiday? Sydney is totally Wicked!
Think you already know Sydney? Its rich theatre and art scene may say otherwise.