EntertainmentClassic CD: NZTrio, LightboxThere's a delicious convergence of the arts on NZTrio's new Lightbox CD, tantalisingly wrapped in the scuffed fluoro hues of Jim Speers' English Electric.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Misal Adnan YıldızMisal Adnan Yıldız is the new director of Artspace on Karangahape Rd. The Turkish-born curator spoke to Jennifer Dann.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrits charm at Writers FestivalComedian and bestselling children’s author David Walliams recounted how the inspiration for one of his villains came from his experience judging Britain's Got Talent.16 May 03:04 AM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: Circles pulse with energyCircles have been venerated in many different cultures throughout history. At the Gow Langsford Gallery, Simon Ingram has a battery of modern circles which fill a wall.16 May 02:43 AM
EntertainmentVenice Biennale: To hell and back againThe Biennale is all-pervasive in Venice. You can't escape it. Right now, it has even invaded the tranquil haven of the Lido, where I am staying.16 May 01:19 AM
EntertainmentMoral answers come hardThe publicity photos shock. George Henare, an avuncular gentleman with a twinkle in his eye, is bound, gagged and has a gun to his head held by a determined but nevertheless vulnerable-looking and slightly built Tatiana Hotere.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandM4.6 quake centred in MarlboroughA strong earthquake centred in Marlborough was felt as far away as Wellington this evening. GeoNet said the magnitude 4.6 quake happened 16km underground.15 May 06:27 AM
BusinessRecord sale a defeat for Picasso, art loversNow it is sold it is less likely than ever to be reunited with its 14 sisters in the "Women of Algiers" series.14 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandMemory of artist faulty - dealerAn artist in a legal dispute with his long-term agent has been accused of incorrectly recalling what happened to his artworks.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing art fuels $700K caseA dispute over the sale of a leading New Zealand artist's work has seen several high-profile names in the New Zealand art world dragged to the High Court.12 May 05:00 PM
WorldMasterpiece likely to exceed $200mA vibrant masterpiece by Pablo Picasso, painted as an elegy to his friend and rival Henri Matisse, is predicted to set a world record for an artwork sold at auction.11 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMax Gimblett honours the fallenFor the next three months St David's Presbyterian Church on Khyber Pass will glimmer like a medieval knight. And like a crusader, it hopes the cross will bring new life and treasure.09 May 05:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi fashion icon gets nakedLearning lines, frumpy clothes, and getting naked … Kiwi fashion queen Denise L’Estrange-Corbet talks to Suzanne McFadden about her very revealing stage debut.09 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandVenice Biennale: Creepy take on powerThe Terminator stands guard over New Zealand artist Simon Denny's visually complex, creepy and witty Venice Biennale installation Secret Power, which opened this week.06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrible red barrier' a referenceA reader writes: Can you tell me why an otherwise great sculpture on Dominion Rd has a horrible red barrier around it?04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHager in Venice for art projectInvestigative journalist Nicky Hager has a new role as adviser and fact-checker for the NZ At Venice Biennale 2015 art project 'Secret Power'.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldIndonesian president removed from Australian art galleryA photograph of Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been removed from the walls of the National Portrait Gallery for fear it would be damaged.30 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandWhy PM's daughter strips off for artStephie Key reveals the inspiration behind her risque creations - "strong, beautiful, sensual and powerful women".25 Apr 05:00 PM