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Welcome to my world: the art of Sam Taare
Exhibition pays homage to outsider artist Sam Taare.

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

Why Ann Shelton's photos are not just pretty pictures
Ann Shelton's photographs have hidden histories. Kim Knight talks to the artist ahead of an exhibition spanning 20 years of her work.

TJ McNamara: At the galleries
Outstanding sculpture show raises money from Women's Refuge.

Te Papa announces new art gallery space
A new two-storey gallery will span the fourth and fifth floor of the museum.

A stitch in time saves nine
They say a stitch in time saves nine - that's the hope for a group of Auckland prisoners.

Watch NZH Focus: In memory of Marti Friedlander
One of New Zealand’s most acclaimed photographers, Marti Friedlander has passed away.

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

At the galleries: TJ McNamara reviews the latest art gallery shows
Clay breaks new ground in ceramics show.

Watch: Cook Islands art project
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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges cultures
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.

Boxed set on beating adversity with dance
Short films combine dance and personal stories to share performers' life-changing moments.

At the Galleries: TJ McNamara reviews the latest art gallery shows
Wild, rhetorical and witty painting - Dick Frizzell show proves why he's one of our best painters.

T.J McNamara: At the galleries
Sea calmly meets sky in Stanley Palmer's mature and masterly images.

Where former phone book art lives now
Corporate art collections unlocked during Artweek tours.

Lindauer masterpieces revealed
A new exhibition details the wealth of work and talent of New Zealand's prolific portraitist, Gottfried Lindauer.

TJ McNamara: At the Galleries
Freeing the Memory is one of the large standout images on display at Artweek.

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

Changing lanes inspires look back to punk past
Auckland's inner city lanes are getting a temporary make-over for Artweek.

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

Plate to paint - that's art
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.

From conservation to carpentry - the furniture of Sam Ford
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.

Is this really Bansky?
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 creates art for refuge
Reuben Paterson's work Ki te Aroha e Ipo goes under the hammer tonight to raise money for the Taranaki Women's refuge.

Twelve Questions with Gary Silipa
Glen Innes art gallery director Gary Silipa led a double life as a computer network engineer during the day and illegal graffiti artist at night until his addictions got the better of him.

Writer and critic journeys into world of contemporary art
Art critic and writer Anthony Byrt explains his passion for contemporary art.