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Goldie work expected to bring more than $500k
An early painting by renowned New Zealand artist Charles Frederick Goldie could bring more than $500,000 when it goes up for auction in Auckland next month.

Knight worries about art funding
Auckland arts patron James Wallace is worried about financial support for the arts by upcoming generations of wealthy professionals.

The Magasivas: Brothers in arts
In The Brothers Size, a Silo play now on at Auckland's Herald Theatre, Pua Magasiva plays Oshoosi Size, a wayward young African-American just released from prison.

Fiction Addiction: Introducing 'The Beauty of Humanity Movement'
There seems to be a trend for long titles with meanings that remain obscure until you've read a decent chunk of the book.

Lady Gaga and the Jesus complex
The biggest pop star in the world, she doesn't have fans so much as disciples. But has Lady Gaga's Jesus complex gone too far? asks Simon Hattenstone.

James Franco delays exhibition opening
Actor James Franco has delayed the opening of his James Dean-inspired art exhibition in Venice, Italy because he needs more time to "fully realise" his vision for the project.

Theatre Review: The Brothers Size, Herald Theatre
Silo Theatre's ambitious season opening is an all-too-rare opportunity to see the work of an African-American playwright on the Auckland stage.

At home: Island of inspiration
Three talented Waiheke artists open the doors of their studios and reveal how their home, workplace and surrounding environment is imperative to their inspiration.