They're just photos of my friends, who were transexuals, dancing and having a good time.

Europe's refugee crisis is a political flash point and a humanitarian emergency. But is it also art?

A Wellington auction house is preparing to put some of the country's best paintings up for sale, including a Colin McCahon expected to reach more than $300,000.

Spending six weeks on an art and technology workshop in San Sebastian, Spain, it was a massive privilege.

Artists Tame Iti and Owen Dippie have collaborated on an exhibition that focuses on cultural unity, they tell Ali Ikram

"Curiouser and curiouser," said Alice in Wonderland. She might have said the same about current exhibitions in Auckland.

Known for being a political activist, artist Banksy has painted a controversial piece opposite the French Embassy in London.

Not everyone can see the beauty in a dead rat, but that was the catalyst for a new artistic collaboration and exhibition by musician and photographer Shelton Woolright.

Artist Tiffany Singh has helped 15,000 children from across New Zealand inscribe their hopes and dreams on to Tibetan prayer flags, which will fly en masse in Wellington from next month for the New Zealand Festival.

You don't need to be an expert on art to enjoy Sculpture in the Gardens this summer -- just be keen to explore, says Sarah Ell.

Although Paul Hartigan's art has roamed from pop-art painting and posters, to Polaroids and beyond, his neon work is the most familiar.

Going out is good. Like swimming in the sea, you almost never regret it. Perhaps it's because there's that subtle spice of danger.

Tinder and LinkedIn couldn't be more different: One helps you find dates; the other, jobs.

Philip Trusttum's work at Whitespace is paradoxical. The chequered figures that fill the picture space with sharp-edged energy are shown in a variety of colours that all sing together.

Martin was principal flautist with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields when he first worked with pianist Garrick Ohlsson 20 years ago.