"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Southern Hemisphere's largest Lego Christmas tree takes centre stage in Aotea Square.

Painter Zarahn Southon is at home with the Dutch masters.

Exhibition pays homage to outsider artist Sam Taare.

One of two rare Goldie paintings that went under the hammer this evening has fetched $265,000.

Ann Shelton's photographs have hidden histories. Kim Knight talks to the artist ahead of an exhibition spanning 20 years of her work.

Outstanding sculpture show raises money from Women's Refuge.

Aucklanders invited to see "raw art".

A new two-storey gallery will span the fourth and fifth floor of the museum.

Family links found in Auckland Art Gallery's Lindauer exhibition.

The winners of New Zealand's premier ceramic art competition have been named.

Ceramic artist John Parker's stunning book encompasses 50 years of his work.

Clay breaks new ground in ceramics show.

Artist Michel Tuffery and the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Nick Hurley, explain what's being created for the RSA Cemetery in Rarotonga.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Short films combine dance and personal stories to share performers' life-changing moments.

Wild, rhetorical and witty painting - Dick Frizzell show proves why he's one of our best painters.

Sea calmly meets sky in Stanley Palmer's mature and masterly images.

TJ McNamara finds an exhibition which breaks the mould of an artist's former works

Babs Tarr rose to comic book stardom in part for her ability to draw women who are badasses. After helping redesign classic DC Comics character Batgirl, Tarr knew right away that Barbara Gordon wouldn't be the last tough heroine she'd draw.

Freeing the Memory is one of the large standout images on display at Artweek.

Architecture students learn building playhouses with no budget from recycled materials only isn't child's play.

Auckland's inner city lanes are getting a temporary make-over for Artweek.

My most memorable and rewarding travel "Hit" is my most recent trip to India as part of the Painted Peacock Project.

Newcomers fill gallery with video, words and illusion.

Dionne Christian takes a waterfront art walk.

Producing good food is certainly an art, but can food be art? That's what artist Tiffany Singh and chef Ed Verner have explored in a rare collaboration.

Ponsonby identity Sam Ford has returned from 17 years at London's Tate and National Galleries where his work tin restoration led him to design and construct fine furniture.

Help yourself to a sizeable pinch of salt before watching this clip, shot in Melbourne, that purports to show secretive graffiti artist Banksy at work.

Reuben Paterson's work Ki te Aroha e Ipo goes under the hammer tonight to raise money for the Taranaki Women's refuge.