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René Magritte painting may fetch NZ$104 million
The painting includes several of the Belgian artist’s signature motifs.
Bay of Islands artist Erika Pearce
Bay of Islands artist Erika Pearce speaks about her current projects. Video / Michael Cunningham
High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Myers Park's new art installation
Graham Tipene's new multi-sensory artwork named Waimahara is designed to evoke the memory of Te Waihorotiu stream, which flowed above the ground more than a hundred years ago and is now piped below the installation in Myers Park. Video / Michael Craig
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
History of chair design on show
This curious exhibition on now at Objectspace reveals the history of the simple, yet not so simple chair in Aotearoa. Video / Dean Purcell
New artworks released for Kahui St David’s fundraiser
When art adviser Paul Baragwanath was finally given the keys to St David’s Memorial Church, after heading an eight-year campaign to save it from demolition, the scale of what lay ahead must have been almost overwhelming. Video / Dean Purcell
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
NZ’s biggest sculpture show returns
NZ Sculpture OnShore, the country’s largest outdoor art event and the biggest fundraising event for Women’s Refuge NZ. Video / Aja Lethaby
The Great NZ Road Trip: Artist Sir Grahame Sydney
Sir Grahame Sydney is a legendary New Zealand painter and lover of the South Island's natural beauty. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard
Scientists pry a secret from the 'Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
Scientists gain new insight into the techniques da Vinci used to paint Mona Lisa.
Art exhibition highlights significance of tiki
Tiki has so much meaning for toi Māori practitioners.
Who killed Van Gogh? Can Paris show put murder story to rest
He splurged masterworks, a painting a day. Less than three weeks later, he was dead.
Seven-storey tribute to famous Whakarewarewa ‘Guide Maggie’
Large-scale mural honouring original Whakarewarewa guide unveiled in Rotorua.
Artworks returned to heirs of performer killed in Holocaust
The works were stolen while their owner was held in Dachau.
Liberty Herekoretanga at Botany Town Centre
Liberty Herekoretanga is an art installation found in Botany Town Centre by Colour and Light artist Wendy Hannah. Video / Sylvie Whinray / Jack Honey and Independent Riggers
Are you logical or emotional? This optical illusion has the answer
What you see says something about you.
Chateau Tongariro is closed - who gets its historic art treasure?
The curious tale of an artist, a chateau - and a $1.3m angora cat painting.
Kea Kids News: Exclusive interview with trailblazing artist Jacob Dombroski
Award-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times.
Museum upset kahu kiwi cloak sold by Australian owners
A rare cloak of harakeke and kiwi feathers has sold at auction.
Mid-1800s kahu kiwi up for sale at auction
A collector’s family in Sydney returned the kahu kiwi to Aotearoa for sale.
Steve Braunias: Making life more beautiful: A portrait of my father
OPINION: "I grew up in the shadow of my father's name, on a sign above the garage."
History behind newly minted art installation at the Trust’s HQ
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust chairperson Ngarimu Blair explains the history behind a newly minted art installation at the Trust’s headquarters. Video / NZ Herald
Microscopic bag sells for more than $100,000
Since its inception in 2016, MSCHF has continued to mock the luxury fashion industry.
Revealed: Gang members arranged return of stolen Lindauer paintings in secret prison deal
They disappeared after a brazen “smash and grab” robbery.
Overnight sensation: Giant $65k public artwork unfurled
What is the enormous new public art work all about?
'He can’t eat any more': Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris gravely ill
Ambulance seen outside disgraced entertainer's English mansion.
$182k banana artwork eaten by hungry museum visitor
The stunt was captured by the students in a minute-long clip.
Push for Māori public art in New Plymouth
The council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.
Back from the dead: White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge's new role in Australia
Vivid Sydney's Festival of Ideas will be headlined by these glamorous travel companions.
Italy expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalised
European travellers should be aware of the likely law change.
Indigenous artist’s design ‘wows’ Australian Grand Prix
Finnish driver Valtteri Botta eager to express respect for original landowners.