South Auckland is set to gain a rich cultural and economic boost as a northern outreach of Te Papa, the national museum.

She's inspired everything from books to phone covers, and now a collection of paintings, photos and sculptures made with Kate Moss in mind is to be auctioned at Christie's.

Whether you're a creative crafts person or more of a crazy cougar, it's hard not to be drawn to Wellington this month for the World of Wearable Arts shows.

Piracy is the problem and is affecting all facets of movie and television-making, including exhibitors such as myself, writes Paul Desmond.

An enormous hand-sculpted rock carving in France nearly six years in the making could be the largest work of Maori art in the Northern Hemisphere.

Brad Pitt is reportedly too "dumb" for a spot on the board of the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art.

A giant photograph of state houses described as "strikingly ordinary" has won the National Contemporary Art Award, and a faded old curtain was also recognised.

Te Papa is looking for places outside of Wellington to safely store the nation's treasures, but it is unlikely the plans will revive a proposal on Auckland's waterfront.

Watch a selection of artists and their works from this week's Auckland Art Fair.

The Auckland Art Fair runs from Wednesday to Sunday at The Cloud. More details here.

Knowledge is power when it comes to buying art, finds Joanna Mathers.