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

Trio revel in the detail
Last week, in conversation, the Vienna Piano Trio's Stefan Mendl confessed his intense admiration for Beethoven's Opus 70 no 2.

Artistic Kiwis take bite of the Big Apple
New York is calling New Zealanders who want to develop their career overseas.

Classic CD: Airs & Dances from Dublin Castle
William Dowdall is an Irishman with Kiwi connections, celebrated on CD when his 2010 album, Breathe, showcased solo flute pieces by New Zealand and Irish composers.

Inspiration behind wee shot revealed
Judges described his shot of urine-filled test tubes, pictured, as "unusually beautiful".

A wee bit controversial
Art excellence award goes to a photo was described by judges as ''unusually beautiful''.

All the danger of the circus
The wheel of death rolls out for the latest spectacular, writes Dionne Christian.

'Scary' Judith Collins art finds place in reporter's home
TV presenter Heather du Plessis-Allan is the proud owner of a "scary" piece of art but her husband has refused to allow it into their Wellington home.

Both sides claim victories in art court battle
A court battle between an artist and a gallery director has ended with both men claiming victories but the artist expecting a hefty payout.

Kate Tempest set to storm NZ
Kate Tempest is a woman of many talents, with a background as a poet, playwright and a novelist. When she's here in January, she'll be showcasing her skills as a rapper.