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9000 butterflies die - for art
If you're an animal lover, he's already unlikely to be one of your favourite artists. But even shark-pickling Damien Hirst's fans might flinch at his latest work.
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Millions for Kiwi pair's collection
The auction of one of New Zealand's most highly regarded art collections has fetched a record $4.52 million.
![Don Binney's last work for bird sanctuary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Don Binney's last work for bird sanctuary
Sudden death of larger-than-life artist shocks his family and the New Zealand art world.
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Shock over artist's death
Celebrated New Zealand artist Don Binney has died in hospital, aged 73.
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Inside Spain's Salvador Dali triangle
Tourists can track work by Spain's enigmatic artist and discover a less travelled part of the country, writes Nicola Lamb.
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Dealers mastering the art of selling
They’re Auckland’s most successful art dealers, celebrating more than a quarter of a century in the business. Linda Herrick talks to John Gow and Gary Langsford about artist fallouts, broken marriages and selling art to John Key.
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2012 National Contemporary Art Award
New Zealand artists showcase their work at the National Contemporary Art Awards at the Waikato Museum. Photos by Christine Cornege
![3 ways ... to find your inner artist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
3 ways ... to find your inner artist
A is for Art, and A is for Auckland - are you spotting a connection here? Awesome, amazing and astonishing.
![TJ McNamara: The state of art in America](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TJ McNamara: The state of art in America
An exhibition by eight LA artists gives a broad impression of contemporary styles
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Whangarei: Art with a personal touch
Jim Eagles visits the Whangarei Town Basin and discovers a thriving focal point for all sorts of crafts.