EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: The husband who became an insectThe Pacific Rim is reflected in the Auckland Arts Festival with art from Japan, New Zealand and Samoa. Six artists from Japan at the St Paul Street Gallery make considerable demands on the viewer. Three long videos are full of angst, examining Japanese so06 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentPatrica Greig: You meet a wall and take it from thereAll artists take risks. Elliot Stewart once faced an oncoming train as he painted the inside of a tunnel.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionNZ on Screen: Five great art docosNZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner selects five great New Zealand arts documentaries, to mark the start of the 2015 Auckland Arts Festival.05 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStephen De Pledge at Te Uru, TitirangiThe artworks of Michael Parekowhai grace many city venues, but their beauties and ironies are silent.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhallic art stuns residents'Oh my God, it's a cock and balls.' A $200,000 public sculpture being installed in Auckland is causing a stir with locals, who say it resembles a penis.05 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEnergetic observer nears end of house projectArt causes lurching emotions. "From hateful boredom to supreme enlightenment," as John Radford puts it, raving about regular avant-garde concert series, <i>Vitamin S.</i>31 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentThe true suffering of warWith the anniversary last year of the beginning of World War I and this year's remembrance of the Gallipoli landings there has been much comment on war and its consequences.31 Jan 01:00 AM
LifestyleWinning artwork smashedThe winning sculpture at a New Zealand outdoor art exhibition is among a number of works vandalised in the opening weekend of the free public event.26 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMaori skulls to be brought homeA number of Maori skulls in a macabre collection of almost 800 human skulls in Sweden are expected to be returned to Te Papa Museum in Wellington this year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestylePhotos: Zodiac signs as monstersThis is your star sign as you've never seen it before. Artist and illustrator Damon Hellandbrand has reimagined every sign of the zodiac as a monster.25 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentChris Abrahams, Te Uru WaitakereThe first evening concert of Te Uru Waitakere's Black Rainbow festival augured well for the gallery's enterprising cultural mix.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival: Revenge of the pencil sharpenerSee what happens when the boss turns his back in the fantasy world of BLAM! says Dionne Christian.24 Jan 02:07 AM
EntertainmentPhotos: Sculpture on the GulfThe Sculpture on the Gulf art walk returns to Waiheke Island tomorrow for its seventh season.23 Jan 12:55 AM
CompaniesWarhol beats Picasso in auction salesAndy Warhol was the top-selling artist at auction last year as increased competition for the most-expensive segment of the market drove global art sales higher.01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Aaradhna, singerThe intricate patterns that trickle down her hands have huge significance to Kiwi singer Aaradhna.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Shortland St starsTattoo you: Well known Kiwis show off their ink. Pua Magasiva and KJ Apa, Shortland St stars. Their on-screen characters on Shortland Street do not have much to do with each other.29 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Ingrid HipkissWell-known Kiwis show off their ink. Ingrid Hipkiss TV presenter...28 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentComic artist drawn back to actionKiwi comic creator Dylan Horrocks' love of the medium was beaten to a pulp by Batgirl, but was sparked back into life through a trip into his own imaginary landscape.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisputes plague $1.5m 'lighthouse'Artistic problems and political bickering are plaguing the $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFun toys - with serious pricesHundreds of toys which generations of pre-video-gaming children would have put high on their Santa lists are being unpacked for a bumper auction in Auckland next week.02 Dec 04:00 PM
