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T.J. McNamara: Vivid impact of metal crosses
Simple forms given power by Bambury's chemical wizardry.

Art dealer posed as top artist, court hears
They say life imitates art. But sometimes, it appears, it imitates artists.

If These Walls Could Talk: Askew One
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.

If These Walls Could Talk: Mica Still
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.

If These Walls Could Talk: BMD
NZ Herald Online is proud to help bring you If These Walls Could Talk - a collection of stories about people who like to paint walls. Please be aware these is some colourful language- discretion advised
The series of mini documentaries follow street artists Askew One, Benjamin Work, BMD, Elliot Francis Stewart and Mica Still as they take us into the heart of their creative worlds.
If These Walls Could Talk is made with the help of NZ On Air through their Ignite Digital Media Fund. Visit the If These Walls Could Talk site here for more information.

5 things you have to see at Auckland Artweek
With Auckland Artweek beginning on Friday, we pinned down programme facilitator Marlaina Key and forced her to reveal her favourites from the 10-day festival.

Auction house pulls paintings when told forgeries faked
Two forged "Monet" paintings have been pulled from an Auckland auction today after they were discovered to be inferior imitations of a famous forger.

Fletcher art sale tops $800,000
Seventy-two out of 77 artworks from New Zealand's most significant corporate collection sold at auction this month for more than $800,000 and more works sold afterwards.

Colourful creations at WoW
A two piece ensemble made entirely out of old brown leather suitcases has taken out the Supreme Winner crown at this year's World of Wearable Arts event in Wellington.

World of WearableArt 2014
The World of WearbleArt is underway in Wellington. The gallery features a selection of images from this years event.

Once dusty dame now tourist temple
Thirty years ago, the Louvre Museum was the Queen Mum of the art world, a genteel, rather fusty storehouse everyone knew was wonderful but few felt compelled to visit.

Earth, wind, fire and steam
By the end of his career, Turner exhibited less frequently, received fewer commissions, and retreated into his work.

Palm tree v art collection
Phoenix palm is threatening the financial viability of the Pah Homestead in Auckland, the permanent home of Sir James Wallace art collection.