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Journey into artist's heartland
An art historian's essays on McCahon are painstakingly researched, beautifully written and engaging.
<i>T.J. McNamara:</i> Memorable encounters of extremes
Some works are particularly difficult to capture on camera
How the Last Supper became a banquet over 1000 years
Portion sizes in depictions of the most famous meal in history - the Last Supper - have ballooned over the past millennium, a study shows.
After the Beehive, some cake designing perhaps?
He probably should not give up his day job, but Prime Minister John Key has won some encouragement from experts for his artistic endeavour.
Oceans of talent
The Louis Vuitton Trophy isn't all about sailors battling it out on the water. We meet three women connected in other ways.
Raids nab seven over cartoonist death plot
Seven people were arrested yesterday as part of an investigation into a conspiracy to murder a Swedish cartoonist.
Cass: Colourful character right on track
A lone figure takes care of this station made famous by Rita Angus.
Art gallery listings
Fresh Gallery Pelenato Liufau, to Mar 13; Czarina Alisi Wilson, Mar 19-Apr 10; Otara Town Centre
Gallery 'delighted' Hotere auction can go ahead
March 25 auction will see works produced by Ralph Hotere between 1958 to 1968 go under the hammer.
Challenging the dot problem
An Australian artist uses a bold medium to turn the tide on his country's racism towards Aboriginals.
A change in direction
From lawyer to art retailer - Melanie-Jane Smith and what makes her tick.
Australia: Thousands bare all for photo shoot
About 5200 naked people have embraced each other on the steps of Sydney's iconic Opera House for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.
The adventures of Felix Kelly
Expat artist Felix Kelly is little known in his homeland but his colourful life story reads like a movie.