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France: Marseille's revolutionary makeover
Funded by the European Union to the tune of $140 million, a deft bit of reinvention has turned France's drug and crime epicentre into the nation's Capital of Culture. Jenna Hand goes along for the ride.

Art gallery defends 'repugnant' artwork
Tauranga Art Gallery has come under fire for displaying two photos that feature coarsely worded messages scrawled in ballpoint beside images of a 1974 gay liberation dance.

'Forgotten war' as soldiers saw it
The memories have come flooding back for three Korean War veterans before the opening of a special photo exhibition that features 150 images taken by Kiwi soldiers.

My happy place: Chris McLennan - travel photographer
My happy place is out in the wilderness taking photos. I find it completely engrossing.

Artists at work
The layered, colourful and feminine works of artist Emma Wright represent the "unpredictability" of life.

My happy place: Sarah Hillary, gallery conservator
My happy place is my conservation studio at the Auckland Art Gallery.

Book examines the human form
Known for his evocative and nostalgic portrayal of everyday life, photographer Derek Henderson's third book examines the human form.

Asian artists draw on heritage
Three Asian artists draw on their heritage to create contemporary works with meaning.

The capital of cool events
Danielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.