Signature drawings from yesteryear inspire new book
A century-old autograph book has inspired a unique handmade NZ children's book.
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Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crafty cross stitcher sews political message
Cross-stitchers and craft-makers: are they the new breed of political activists?
Cuban, NZ artists join for hurricane relief
Friends made during art trip to NZ will help Cuban artist fundraise for devastated island.
Thiel's art foray Downunder
Tech billionaire and surprise Kiwi checks out exhibition detailing his far-out philosophy.
Joining the dots for an artistic life
Visitors will become artists themselves as Auckland Art Gallery goes dotty.
Billy Apple gifts his faeces to science
Artist Billy Apple has helped to prove that microbes in our faeces are unique identifiers.
Artists work with water colour
Artist Sam Trubridge: "In the sea there's always a sense of something bigger than you."
Artists come together to create 100 sculptures for Child Cancer Foundation
The Big Hoot is an arts trail that brings artists together with local businesses, schools and community groups to transform over 100 blank owl sculptures into imaginative, individual works of art. The owls will be auctioned to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. / Video by Michael Craig
Super-sized owls to touch down in Auckland
Giant owls to swoop on Auckland early next year, but there's no cause for alarm.
Kiwi picks up Banksy art for next to nothing
A Taranaki couple are living the dream - and they owe much of it to a famous artist.
Banksy phenomenon to hit Auckland
Auckland show for Banksy, the unknown artist whose political street art rules the world.
Shutterbugs go wild for nature
The British Wildlife Photography Awards, saluting UK photographic talent and the richness of Britain’s natural history, has revealed its 2017 category winners.
Kiwi's bargain Banksy buy
Kiwi Arnika Juvalta who bagged two Banksy paintings for only USD$60 each, has sold them to help buy a little slice of New Zealand.
The Art of Banksy - Teaser
The Art of Banksy exhibition is coming to New Zealand. The exhibition will be displayed at Auckland’s Aotea Centre in Auckland from 5 January to 6 February.
Interview: Artist Simon Denny on his latest exhibition
Artist Simon Denny and with his latest exhibition, The Founder's Paradox, in the Michael Lett Gallery.
Artist plays a game of life with new exhibition
A high-stakes game of life? Artist Simon Denny's latest exhibition tackles NZ politics.
Da Vinci masterpiece once sold for only $87
The sale of Salvator Mundi has smashed old art auction records selling for $656 million.
Dr Woo: tattoo artist talks celebrity skin
He has inked almost everyone in Hollywood, from Miley Cyrus to Drake.
Time to shine
As the Portage Ceramic Awards begin, an exhibition honours pioneering NZ female potters.
Sculpture blooms in botanic gardens
Botanic gardens prepare for thousands of extra visitors as Sculpture in the Gardens opens.
Artist returns to school to inspire kids
Pascal Atiga-Bridger returns to school to serve now for a better tomorrow.
Auckland Art Gallery facing financial crisis
Exclusive: Patron says the Auckland Art Galleries operating budget is a 'disgrace'.
Controversial NZ artist named for Venice Biennale
Creative New Zealand names artist to represent country at 2019 Venice Biennale.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki
Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ as you've never seen it before
Photographer captures stunning images of a rarely seen side of NZ - the country at night.
Arts award boosts confidence
An artist who once slept rough on Auckland's streets receives top Pacific award.
Is this sculpture too rude?
Risque work has been rejected by famed Paris museum but adopted by its edgier counterpart.
Grants give artists a helping hand
Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.
Doors open on hidden art collections
Artweek tours show institutions can be more like art galleries than we imagine.
War stories told for a new generation
NZ's first museum gallery dedicated to telling youth about WWI opens at Auckland Museum.
A touch of inspiration: Art exhibitions to consider
Artweek Auckland coincides with October school holidays, perfect for artistic day trips.