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Famous ladies' cancer scars
An artist has redrawn classic animated ladies as breast cancer survivors in a bid to raise awareness for those battling the disease.

Urbanesia comes calling
The Pacific's diverse arts make a 'house call' on Auckland's suburbs this month, writes Sarah Ell.

Stunning swirls of beach art
English land artist Simon Beck spent hours creating a sandy masterpiece on Auckland's west coast yesterday.

Gallery: Portraits From A Doctor's Surgery
For nearly two years Northland doctor Chris Reid photographed his patients. Greg Dixon talks to him on the eve of an Auckland exhibition of the result.

Richard Benge: Govt must paint brighter picture for all
On election night, re-elected Prime Minister John Key pledged he would lead a third-term Government "for all New Zealanders".

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.

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.