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UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears
Family trying to ensure artwork is protected.
The Lost Princess: Bringing Hinemihi home
A new book traces the extraordinary survival story of one of our greatest artworks.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down Under
Artworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.
Contemporary Māori art showcased
Artworks bridge the divide between traditional cultural skills and modern art practice
Fancy a Banksy? All eyes on signed pieces on sale in Parnell
Two works from Charles Frederick Goldie will also feature in the sale.
'Deeply concerning': Nazi symbols at Auckland exhibition
A co-facilitator of the Mercy Pictures art exhibition in Auckland has apologised.
Local Focus: Better late than never for Art in the Garden
An important event for Whanganui potters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bubble Kōrero a success
Conversations aplenty at lockdown exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The secret artworks hidden in Auckland's churches
Discover the significant sacral art hidden in suburban Auckland.
Food art for charity: How you can help Kiwis struggling to put food on the table
Demand for food parcels trebled during lockdown, and remains high, charity boss says.
Artweek brings colour to Auckland's first level 1 weekend
Auckland's 10th Artweek festival will celebrate local artists.
700-year-old Chinese scroll depicting drunk royals sells for $60m
Getting sozzled on horseback has never looked so good - or cost so much.
World record for Banksy at Auckland art auction
The Banksy was tipped to fetch $60,000 tops. It went for double.
Up for auction: Artwork features Ardern and Bloomfield as superheroes
You could score an original art piece featuring Dr Ashley Bloomfield as Superman.
A virtual visit to Auckland Art Gallery
Wander the halls of the gallery's latest exhibition from the comfort of home.
'Novelty will wear off' on controversial winning artworks
One artist put more than 300 hours into her piece, which made it to the shortlist.
Watch: Art thief's audacious heist from Haus of Flox shop
The robber looked like a workman, but instead walked out with $20,000 worth of art.
Art heals rifts and lives
Dione Joseph talks to indigenous artists on the role of art in a time of crisis.
Winning art piece 'will baffle most people'
The piece is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, the artist said.
Stunning Van Gogh exhibition to open on Wellington waterfront
The crystal-clear images will be projected onto shipping containers stacked three high.
Nudity complaints sparks new warning signs at Te Papa
Concerns were raised about a video depicting a naked man with his genitals in full view.
Māori hei-tiki pendant sells for $50,000 at Paris auction
'It is very painful to see, there are a limited number of these ... our ancestors.'
Botched Spanish restoration an advert for 'professionals'
It has already drawn comparison to other memorably butchered paintings.
Whangaparāoa teen's death: Leftover funeral funds to go to scholarship
The talented teenager died after he tripped, fell and hit his head on tiles at home.
Taika Waititi's razzle-dazzle film-making wins again
From Kiwi classics to exciting superheroes and funny Nazis, no one makes 'em like Waititi.
Covid-19: In these times we need more art for arts sake
COMMENT: Too long undervalued by a culture that put productivity and profit on a pedestal.
Soul music? Singer auctions off part of herself for $16 million
"Souled" to the highest bidder? The singer thinks it "probably won't sell".
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces bailout for the arts sector
PM Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including a bailout package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Closing night at the museums
UN agency warns pandemic could lead to one in eight museums closing.
Nelson artist threatened for non-Maori moko painting
Romney was likened to a witch who should fly away on a broom and leave Māori art alone.
Kiwi folk art up for grabs
Rare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.
Why social distancing and lockdown hasn't changed life for this rising art world star
As New Zealand went into lockdown, this young artist had something to feel good about.
Local Focus: Music scene hits 'a brick wall'
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.