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Giants and a genius among men

Huia adds touch of NZ to distant holy artwork

Fat Freddy's global profile grows

Kiwi collective Fat Freddy's Drop has won a spot at one of the biggest music festivals in the United States.

Theatre Reviews: <i>Best of 2010</i>

Putting New Zealand music on the map

Taking New Zealand's rich and diverse music scene to the world is the aim of Womad's Emere Wano, who has launched the music expo Sounds Aotearoa to provide an opportunity for NZ artists to be heard overseas.

Don't miss: Federation Square Events

Interesting architecture, open spaces, galleries, shops, dining options and tourism activities make Melbourne's 'Fed Square'.

<i>TJ McNamara</i>: Nation's essence shines in symbolic work

<i>Janet McAllister</i>: Flash that cash to keep art rebels yelling

More than a little punk amid purl

<i>TJ McNamara</i>: Fables, illusions and hard rock

Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season

There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.

Singers thrilled to be in the chorus line

Theatre Review: Gagarin Way

<i>Gagarin Way</i> is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history.

The Picassos at centre of theft storm

The mysterious emergence of 271 previously unknown works by Picasso could trigger a lengthy legal battle.

Picasso trove turns up in France

A retired French electrician and his wife have come forward with 271 undocumented, never-before-seen works by Pablo Picasso estimated to be worth at least €60m (NZ$105m).

Hackman Awards highlight lack of theatre recognition in Auckland

The second annual Hackman Theatre Awards were given out in Auckland last night, and while some accuse the theatre world of taking itself too seriously, these awards couldn't take themselves any less seriously.