Desiree Dolron exhibition at designworks
Designworks is giving back to staff, clients and the public by turning its studio into an art gallery. From 20 February the design and branding company's Wellington studio will play host to the…
The Crescent Moon: The Asian Face of Islam in New Zealand
The Muslim world is filled with extraordinary people who simply want to live their lives and see their children live better lives,' said US President Barack Obama. President Obama has spoken of…
Once Upon a Time in Aro Valley
An unidentified female body has been found by police at Bats Theatre in Wellington late last night. The body, badly mutilated is believed to belong to a local woman from Aro Valley aged 25 - 35. Her…
Leila Adu Returns to NZ
Leila Adu returns to New Zealand from an adulatory reception in Europe and the United States and a growing international reputation. With a voice like hot treacle on broken glass Leila Adu has been…
Maori arts research project initiated
Creative New Zealand has initiated a national research project that will look at the health of Maori heritage arts. Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku chair of Te Waka Toi, the Maori arts board of Creative…
CFF calls for internet blackout in reaction to Copyright law
Press Release: The Creative Freedom Foundation The Creative Freedom Foundation have announced a nation-wide Internet Blackout Campaign against Guilt Upon Accusation laws in NZ. The blackout,…
What is Art?
It began with a discussion with a friend around the subject of art, and how a widely agreed upon def
Geoffrey Heath: North Shore FX
Geoffrey Heath delights in the suburban. Earlier series like Circle of Love (2004) and For ever (2007) consist of highly conceptualized and meticulously fabricated scenes that are overwhelmingly…
WelTec tutor carves place in international sculpture
International artist and Wellington Institute of Technology Tutor, Barry Te Whatu recently showcased his skill at Te Ra O Te Raukura at Te Whiti Park, generating both clouds of dust and crowds of…
Good Keen Men at Suite
Suite will show work by nine of New Zealand's most-loved male artists from Wednesday 18 February 2009. Good keen men features John Gully, Theo Schoon, Bill Hammond, Keith Morant, Nigel Brown,…
Papua New Guinea artist chosen for residency
Jeffry Feeger from Papua New Guinea has been announced as the successful recipient of the inaugural Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust and Pacific Cooperation Foundation Artist Residency 2009. …
Writers invited to enter Mind, Body, Spirit Awards
The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust and the New Zealand Society of Authors are inviting all New Zealand writers with a passion for the mind, body, spirit genre to enter their work in the 2009 Ashton…