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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.

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''.

Stage master
One of our finest acting and directing talents turns his attention to the classic musical Guys and Dolls. By 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.

Photos capture slice of the nation's life
Art lovers should run to Auckland's Viaduct this month for an exhibition of the nation's best photography.