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The Artist as Technician: Considering China’s Van Goghs and Art and Craft
Read Time: 7 mins
Who gets to be considered an artist?
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The Artist as Technician: Considering China’s Van Goghs and Art and Craft
By Lana Lopesi
The Unmissables: Five Exhibitions to see in July
Read Time: 13 mins
The first in a new monthly round-up of notable, controversial...
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The Unmissables: Five Exhibitions to see in July
By Pantograph Punch
The ‘D’ Word: In Conversation with Alice Canton
Read Time: 17 mins
Diversity, like oppression but fancier.
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The ‘D’ Word: In Conversation with Alice Canton
By Lana Lopesi
Empowering Bright-eyes: A Review of #keeponkimiora
Read Time: 7 mins
What happens when you give the community a camera?...
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Empowering Bright-eyes: A Review of #keeponkimiora
By Lana Lopesi
Fleshy Pink Tones: A Review of ‘The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from the Tate’
Read Time: 10 mins
Are European bodies the only ones that qualify as...
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Fleshy Pink Tones: A Review of ‘The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from the Tate’
By Minnie Parker
In-between Years: A Review of ‘A Serious Girl’
Read Time: 12 mins
Jessica Douglas considers Roberta Thornley's latest...
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In-between Years: A Review of ‘A Serious Girl’
By Jessica Douglas
The Brown Core of Mokopōpaki
Read Time: 16 mins
Eloise Callister-Baker considers K Rd’s newest art...
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The Brown Core of Mokopōpaki
By Eloise Callister-Baker
Efflorescent Abstractions: A Review of ‘Outflux’
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Ellie Lee-Duncan reflects on Clara Wells solo exhibition...
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Efflorescent Abstractions: A Review of ‘Outflux’
By Ellie Lee-Duncan
“Let Beryl and I sort it out”: On Len Lye and Friendships
Read Time: 12 mins
Lana Lopesi on Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s latest...
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“Let Beryl and I sort it out”: On Len Lye and Friendships
By Lana Lopesi
Complex and Disturbing: A Review of Ruth Watson’s 'Geophagy'
Read Time: 10 mins
Ecology, second-hand clothes and the 'Anthropocene...
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Complex and Disturbing: A Review of Ruth Watson’s 'Geophagy'
By Virginia Were
Welcoming Internationality: In Conversation with Artspace’s Incoming and Outgoing Directors
Read Time: 31 mins
Visual Arts Editor Lana Lopesi talks architecture,...
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Welcoming Internationality: In Conversation with Artspace’s Incoming and Outgoing Directors
By Lana Lopesi
Becoming Cyborgs: A Review of ‘Caressing the silver rectangle’
Read Time: 17 mins
iPhone dependencies, ‘self-tracking’ and gender, Hana...
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Becoming Cyborgs: A Review of ‘Caressing the silver rectangle’
By Hana Pera Aoake
The Gorgeous Nothings: An Interview with Nick Austin
Read Time: 24 mins
Megan Dunn talks to the artist about mag po, Emily...
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The Gorgeous Nothings: An Interview with Nick Austin
By Megan Dunn
Sublime Worlds: A Review of Barbara Tuck’s ‘Plume of Steam’
Read Time: 11 mins
Jessica Douglas ruminates on the under-appreciated...
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Sublime Worlds: A Review of Barbara Tuck’s ‘Plume of Steam’
By Jessica Douglas
Why Can't We All Just Get Along? The Curatorial Edition
Read Time: 28 mins
Indigenous curators Nigel Borell, Ioana Gordon-Smith...
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Why Can't We All Just Get Along? The Curatorial Edition
By Pantograph Punch
Wānanga kōrero: Our mana is inherent
Read Time: 18 mins
How do we curate ourselves into existence? Mātauranga...
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Wānanga kōrero: Our mana is inherent
By Matariki Williams
Digital and Analogue: Impressions of Cortright and McCahon
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Digital and Analogue: Impressions of Cortright and McCahon
By Leo Thomas
He mau mana‘o no ko Honolulu Hō‘ike‘ike Hana No‘eau o nā Lua Makahiki: Thoughts on the Honolulu Biennial
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Artist, writer and curator Léuli Eshrāghi talks ecology...
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He mau mana‘o no ko Honolulu Hō‘ike‘ike Hana No‘eau o nā Lua Makahiki: Thoughts on the Honolulu Biennial
By Léuli Eshrāghi
Humour and Discomfort: Talking to Yvonne Todd
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Charlotte Doyle discovers that no one can talk about...
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Humour and Discomfort: Talking to Yvonne Todd
By Charlotte Doyle
Reality Is Already Augmented: William Linscott's 'XCIII'
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Eloise Callister-Baker on William Linscott's new work...
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Reality Is Already Augmented: William Linscott's 'XCIII'
By Eloise Callister-Baker
“Who let you into the building?!”
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Artist and designer Biljana Popovic and curator Elle...
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“Who let you into the building?!”
By Elle Loui August
Waking Giants: The Politics of Existing
Read Time: 18 mins
Our Visual Arts Co-Editor Lana Lopesi talks representation...
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Waking Giants: The Politics of Existing
By Lana Lopesi
The Brooding Elitist Relationship-Wrecker: Tropes of Art and Artists on Narrative Television
Read Time: 23 mins
How do stereotypes of art and artists as seen on television...
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The Brooding Elitist Relationship-Wrecker: Tropes of Art and Artists on Narrative Television
By Zita Joyce
Opening space: A review of ‘When Can I See You Again?’
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Kari Schmidt reflects on the current exhibition at...
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Opening space: A review of ‘When Can I See You Again?’
By Kari Schmidt
One knowledge worker: A review of Martin Thompson's 'Eight Works'
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Robyn Maree Pickens considers Martin Thompson's ever...
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One knowledge worker: A review of Martin Thompson's 'Eight Works'
By Robyn Maree Pickens
An Homage, a Beacon: On Michael Parekowhai's 'The Lighthouse'
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What do you expect public art to do? Lana Lopesi reflects...
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An Homage, a Beacon: On Michael Parekowhai's 'The Lighthouse'
By Lana Lopesi
Lee Mingwei on Creating Acts of Kindness
Read Time: 21 mins
Rosabel Tan talks to Lee Mingwei about forging connections...
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Lee Mingwei on Creating Acts of Kindness
By Rosabel Tan
Pull up the roots: Review of ‘On the Origin of Art’
Read Time: 22 mins
Doug Dillaman gets the inside perspective from Brian...
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Pull up the roots: Review of ‘On the Origin of Art’
By Doug Dillaman
Contemplating the Absence: Children's Grief and Art
Read Time: 14 mins
Eloise Callister-Baker attends a art workshop for...
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Contemplating the Absence: Children's Grief and Art
By Eloise Callister-Baker
Locked out of the studio: On ‘The Creative Life of Anne McCahon'
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Jacqueline Fahey reflects on Anne Hamblett McCahon...
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Locked out of the studio: On ‘The Creative Life of Anne McCahon'
By Jacqueline Fahey
A feeling for form: James Greig at The Dowse
Read Time: 15 mins
Ioana Gordon-Smith considers little-known histories...
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A feeling for form: James Greig at The Dowse
By Ioana Gordon-Smith
Failed Housing, Riff Raff, and All Goods: Great Art Moments in Auckland in 2016
Read Time: 13 mins
Our Visual Arts Editors Lana Lopesi and Francis McWhannell...
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Failed Housing, Riff Raff, and All Goods: Great Art Moments in Auckland in 2016
By Pantograph Punch