Known for being a political activist, artist Banksy has painted a controversial piece opposite the French Embassy in London.

A new book uncovers the story of New Zealand's best-known Treaty painting and the man behind it. Peter Alsop reveals a tale that's been 78 years in the making.

The Government has announced it will contribute $4 million towards the Hundertwasser Arts Centre in Whangarei as part of a new Northland economic development plan.

Ahead of the 2016 International Buskers Festival, Dionne Christian profiles the best in the business.

Shakespeare will be celebrated in events around the globe in 2016, 400 years since his death, writes Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron.

Street Art Trail lures thousands from around the world to revitalised downtown

If you're not sure what to get Dad this Christmas, Andrew Alderson has a few ideas of the literary kind.

"We're often led to believe migration is a drain on the country's resources but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant," said Banksy.

She felt lonely right through primary school because of a disability but last night took out a top award for her generosity to others.

Yaniv Janson is an artist with a mission; to change the world one painting at a time.

You don't need to be an expert on art to enjoy Sculpture in the Gardens this summer -- just be keen to explore, says Sarah Ell.

This spectacular cirque cabaret, starring the stylish acrobats of The Dust Palace, imagines The Odyssey as Star Trek.

A new exhibition featuring the machines, models and masterpieces of Italian genius, Leonardo da Vinci opens at Canterbury Museum on Saturday.

Graham Reid previews a huge exhibition in Melbourne of two major artists, Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei.

The winners at the annual local short film derby has been named with the best film now eligible to be considered for the Academy Awards.

Hudson and Halls are back with a scrumptiously over-the-top display of outrageous showmanship and culinary mayhem.

New book New Zealand Photography Collected features 400 breathtaking pictures from the national collection at Te Papa.

A collection of photos taken at Te Papa from the New Zealand Photography Collected book.

The art collection of two leading lights of the North Shore literati and arts scene has fetched tens of thousands of dollars at auction this week.

The works, by Dunedin-born Peter McIntyre, are expected to fetch more than $200,000.

A remarkable art collection from two leading lights of the North Shore literati and arts scene is going under the hammer next month.

Soaring, skillful, seductive, sensory, spectacle. There are many words to describe Le Noir, but just one to sum it up: sensational.

In Flat Bush, are more signs of this evolving culture, with the Fo Guang Yuan Buddhist temple, tea house and art gallery.

Some of our best-loved celebrities are giving a sneak peek into their kitchen secrets in a charity cookbook curated by leading artist Dick Frizzell.

A Lindauer painting revealed to be a forgery will remain in the national heritage collection.