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The invisible man
As a finalist for the Walters Prize, artist Kalisolaite ‘Uhila lived rough on the streets of Auckland for three months. It was scary, challenging and uplifting, he tells Linda Herrick.
T.J. McNamara: Vivid impact of metal crosses
Simple forms given power by Bambury's chemical wizardry.
Art dealer posed as top artist, court hears
They say life imitates art. But sometimes, it appears, it imitates artists.
State House sculpture cost rocketed to $1.9m
Papers show budget for artwork on Auckland's Queens Wharf now scaled back to $1.5m - still $500K more than was originally planned. And it won't be finished on time either.
French wizards kick off festival
Groupe F’s latest extravaganza opens newly ‘annualised’ arts event in March.
Hairy Maclary project nears final leg
The Hairy Maclary sculpture project planned for Tauranga's redeveloped waterfront is closing in on its fundraising target.
Mon Dieu! 'Sex toy' sculpture shocks Paris
An inflatable “Christmas tree” erected in Paris is making passers-by feel a little uncomfortable.
Author: Viewing child porn isn't wrong
Top author John Grisham has argued that not all men who watch "child porn" are paedophiles or should go to jail.
If These Walls Could Talk: Askew One
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.
If These Walls Could Talk: Mica Still
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.
If These Walls Could Talk: Benjamin Work
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.
If These Walls Could Talk: Elliot Francis Stewart
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.
If These Walls Could Talk: BMD
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.
5 things you have to see at Auckland Artweek
With Auckland Artweek beginning on Friday, we pinned down programme facilitator Marlaina Key and forced her to reveal her favourites from the 10-day festival.
Work of art includes mystery cab ride
$50,000 winner cuts through exhibition system like a knife, says judge.
$10m wanted for 250kg Last Supper
Tauranga artist has put her cement "Last Supper" sculpture on Trade Me for $10 million. It's just "waiting for the right place to stand for all to see!"
Mantel's Thatcher assassination fantasy
Booker-prize-winning author admits she thought about killing the British PM when she found herself within shooting range of her in 1983.