Victoria students' association decision to auction unique art work 'sad'
The work was painted specifically for the university in the '70s - now it's on the market.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromVisual Arts
Kentaro Yamada: "I'm sort of friendly with death"
The London-based artist and perfume designer on coming home to farewell his father.
How South Auckland's reputation for tagging was turned around
In 1997, the St Elizabeth's Anglican youth group wanted to clean up its neighbourhood.
A farmer and his frocks: the Great Gatbsy of Naseby who kept designer gowns in his tractor shed
Eden Hore kept cattle on his Central Otago farm – and ball gowns in his tractor shed.
Precarious porcelain wins at ceramics awards
The works didn't make it to Auckland in one piece.
Previously unseen Goldie painting sells for $1.7m at auction
An unseen Goldie painting went under the hammer tonight.
A Peak in Darien sets $2m+ New Zealand art auction record
Michael Parekōwhai's work sets new record as highest-grossing art auction of all time.
Burr, Tatham art collection could set new NZ record
Record prices for works by Colin McCahon, Michael Parekōwhai could be set this Saturday.
Local Focus: Artist Tā Derek Lardelli brings Tinana exhibition to life
Tā Derek Lardelli's Tinana Exhibition at the Tairawhiti Arts Festival.
Stained glass art burglary: Pat Hanly work among 11 stolen from Auckland studio
Shock break-in at the country's leading stained glass art studio.
Hundertwasser Art Centre will build pride in town
Whangārei is discovering a new momentum driven by the Hundertwasser Centre.
One woman - five characters: Actress home to share history on stage
Playwright returns home for nostalgic drama
Artist Lisa Reihana's seductive magnum opus finally makes its way home
Multimedia artist Lisa Reihana on finally bringing her blockbuster home.
'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawning
Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.
Insane price shredded Banksy artwork fetched
A 10-minute bidding war saw the Banksy artwork go for an eye-watering amount.
Chopin portrait bought at flea market is from 19th century
Family discover their peeling portrait of Chopin bought at a flea market is genuine.
Local Focus: First live art auction this weekend
Heritage Art Auctions, auctioning the old fashioned way.
Taonga: Artist Sarah Smuts-Kennedy's baptism by fire
"There's nothing like fire to initiate you into listening to the energies of the land."
Take the Money and Run: Danish artist steals cash sculpture worth $120k
Was it art imitating robbery or just plain robbery?
Art gallery Objectspace lands new sponsor
Grey Lynn gallery Objectspace has landed a new sponsor in the middle of lockdown.
Drone Awards 2021: The world's best drone photographs
Photographers take to the sky for the 2021 Drone Awards.
Steve Braunias: The strange, sad tale of Billy Apple's Golden Apple
It was "an extraordinary symbol of the '80s" - and, like the '80s, came to an ignoble end.
Half-shredded Banksy could fetch millions at auction
Banksy's "Love is in the Bin" was "Girl With Balloon" that sensationally self-shredded.
'Incredibly private' Auckland art collection set to smash auction sales records
Will the buoyant art market stretch to making a $10m sales record?
Why is an $87k Colin McCahon art sale on hold?
When it comes to paintings, provenance can count more than an artist's signature.
Robertson claims 'positioning of artwork' is top issue for National
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson claims that the greatest issue facing the National Party is “positioning of artwork” following leader Judith Collins’ complaint after the removal of a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill. Video / Parliament TV
800-year-old X-rated hidden carving exposed in church ceiling
Carving of man, nicknamed "Seamus O'Toole", believed to have been created in 15th century.
Premium: Webb's Auctioneer Charles Ninow reveals how he got into the booming art and collectible trade
How Auctioneer Charles Ninow went from selling used mattresses to multi-million dollar auctions at Webb's. Video / Brett Phibbs
Reserve Bank pays nearly $400k for art work labelled by Act leader as an 'over-priced monstrosity'
Reserve Bank's lobby redesign includes nearly $400,000 for Māori art work and design.
Melanie Rands: 'We're both driven by our values [and] share an appetite for risk'
Artist and poet Melanie Rands on her life and work.
Shooting for the stars: Reuben Paterson's dazzling crystal waka is finally unveiled
The Auckland artist on omens, Aussies and navigating a pathway to the future.
Shooting for the stars: Reuben Paterson's crystal waka dazzles at Auckland Art Gallery
Made from hundreds of iridescent chandelier crystals, "Guide Kaiārahi" emerges from the pool on the gallery's forecourt. Photos / Hamish Melville
Waikato artists urged to unite through creativity and fight racism
Pieces will become part of a collection that serves to build a sense of whanaungatanga.
Picasso painting recovered nine years after elaborate heist
Thieves set off the alarms so many times that security disabled the system.