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Comment: AI 'art' an insult to human creativity
The glee AI art brings to some is another mutation of a societal disrespect for artists.
Whanganui artist buys historic church
Sue Cooke previously owned a church north of Dunedin in the 1980's.
Revealed: Gang members arranged return of stolen Lindauer paintings in secret prison deal
They disappeared after a brazen “smash and grab” robbery.
Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit
When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.
Spirit and flax: Matekino Lawless, 95, receives King's Birthday Honour
'I accepted it for my children, that they be proud of their mother when she’s not around.'
What makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in Whanganui
The exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.
Art remake heartbreak: Fire wrecked NZICC glass 'forest' panels
'Hopefully, something can be done with the old ones. Maybe they can be ground up...'
Overnight sensation: Giant $65k public artwork unfurled
What is the enormous new public art work all about?
Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland
Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.
Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block
Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.
Can AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlist
The artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.
Urban walls, bright future - art meets infrastructure with the CRL
City Rail Link brightens up construction sites for NZ's biggest infrastructure project.
Record-breaker: Goldie painting sells for $1.8m, will return to NZ
The original owner acquired the painting in June, 1916 for just £26.50.
From the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recovery
Artist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.
New lakeside trail set to open
The trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.
Cyclone relief exhibition to support artistic community
A minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.
Great-great-grandmother's portrait a finalist in awards
The artist is honoured to be selected for the emerging Māori artist awards.
Tattoo flash sale draws big crowd to Napier, raises $20k for cyclone recovery
A line snaked down to the street in the hours leading up to the event.
The Auckland art cafe fostering new talent
Beautiful Things is a welcoming and supportive space for aspiring artists.
Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend
A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.
Artists Open Studios back bigger than ever
More than 90 studios and around 160 artists were taking part this year.
System 'broken': The massive gap in New Zealand's arts funding
Artists and creators still battle to get their ideas funded in New Zealand.
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery.
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.
Local artist's work revealed at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club
Stunning artwork unveiled at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club.
Focus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintings
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ Herald
Artist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's car
Judge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.
Brad Pitt reveals unlikely career move
The star has collaborated with Aussie actor Nick Cave for his latest venture.
BNZ's art collection: Colin McCahon
Colin McCahon - Is there anything of which one can say, Look, This is new? (1982). Video / Supplied
Auckland Fringe: Dark side of the 'missing' Moons
Photographs provide a funny twist to Fringe Festival exhibition.