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A fresh look at the familiar
Doug Hart might be retired but he has never hung up his paint brush.
Rebecca Fox
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Traditional art style painstaking
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Traditional art style painstaking
The old and rarely seen in New Zealand art of scrimshaw has captured the judges’ imagination and won practitioner Gus Milne the top award in the Craigs Aspiring Art Prize in Wānaka this summer.
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Colourful expressionism
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Colourful expressionism
Inspired by Queenstown’s vibe and environment, Christchurch artist Carrie Broomhall has created a series of work for her first solo exhibition, Rebecca Fox reports.
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What's on for 2025
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What's on for 2025
This year is shaping up to be a busy one in Otago as festivals return with international acts and top-performing NZ artists and home-grown talent plan shows in the region.
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Putting the pieces together
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Putting the pieces together
Ralph Hotere is considered one of New Zealand’s most significant modern artists but an exhibition aims to shed more light on the man behind the work, his everyday life and relationships with other...
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Winery’s sustainability practices get nod
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Winery’s sustainability practices get nod
A Bannockburn winery has received recognition from wine industry specialists from around the world.
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Exhibition years in the making
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Exhibition years in the making
After her third exhibition date was scuppered, Caroline McQuarrie was afraid her work Like The Turf would never see the light of day.
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Back to nature
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Back to nature
Printmaker Jo Ogier has taken a step on to the wild side with her latest works embracing paint and ceramics in re-creating the flora and fauna of Maruawai — the...
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Embracing new directions
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Embracing new directions
Dunedin artists Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux are the Frances Hodgkins Fellows for 2024.
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Celebrating the artists who broke new ground
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Celebrating the artists who broke new ground
What did contemporary art and artists look like in 1880s and 1890s Dunedin, ask Dunedin Public Art Gallery curators Lucy Hammonds and Lauren Gutsell in their ...
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Bringing alternate worlds to life
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Bringing alternate worlds to life
The West Harbour Charitable Trust has inspired children’s creativity for generations.
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Pearl of perseverance
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Pearl of perseverance
Artist Angela Tiatia has fond memories of her one and only visit to Dunedin 23 years ago, so getting the chance to exhibit at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery has given her an opportunity to return...
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.
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Artist picking up the threads
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Artist picking up the threads
Inspired by his grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer's and dementia, artist and musician Benjamin Sargeant has created a series of embroidered artworks focused on the forget-me-not...
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AI generates well-endowed issues
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AI generates well-endowed issues
The finishing touches are going on, the work spaces are being cleaned out and the countdown is on for Dunedin School of Art’s final-year students as they work towards "Site 2024".
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Ready to rise up, embrace challenge
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Ready to rise up, embrace challenge
Somi Kim has always been a good multi-tasker but those skills have been put to the test with an 8-month-old baby and a career to juggle. Rebecca Fox talks to the NZTrio pianist.
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Abba a classical bit of pop
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Abba a classical bit of pop
Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music - these are just some of Abba’s greatest hits that the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will perform in its latest crossover concert.
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Recognition of wine ‘real kudos to the whole team’
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Recognition of wine ‘real kudos to the whole team’
Central Otago winemaker Matt Connell is having a great year with his wines, winning national and international awards. Rebecca Fox catches up with him.
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A book for all seasons
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A book for all seasons
Fresh contributor Alison Lambert celebrates the launch of her very first cookbook Seasons. She talks to Rebecca Fox about her food journey.
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All fired up about popcorn
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All fired up about popcorn
Established Dunedin artist Madeleine Child is a finalist in the 2024 Portage Ceramics Award - for the ninth time.