John Yardley – Recent Watercolours John Yardley is regarded as one of Britain’s finest 20th century watercolourists. He frequently chooses his subject matter for the interesting effects of light and…
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington is currently holding a large-scale exhibition of works by Frances Hodgkins.
Marcus King – Illustrator & Painter Marcus King was born in 1891 in Manaia, Taranaki, where his father was postmaster. In his ninth year the family moved to Tapanui, Southland.…
Frances Hodgkins: The Expatriate Years Frances Hodgkins is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most renowned artists. Her works capture the spirit of an era greatly influenced by Impressionism and…
Ray Ching’s highly anticipated book, Aesop’s Outback Fables, was launched at the opening of the artist’s exhibition at ARTIS Gallery.
Douglas MacDiarmid Colours of a Life The book, set to be published in July 2018, is a biography of the life and times of Douglas MacDiarmid. The biography explores the…
Grahame Sydney Interviewed Has Grahame Sydney fallen out of favour with New Zealand’s art establishment?His paintings are highly sought after by collectors at home and abroad, but Grahame Sydney hasn’t been…
Remembering the Fallen in Arras, France A memorial sculpture by ARTIS Gallery artist Marian Fountain was unveiled this month at the Carrière Wellington, Arras during the Centennial ceremony to commemorate…
Award-winning sculptor exhibits Three months ago the award-winning sculptor Margaret Lovell moved from England to Puketotara. She brought her husband and 69 of her sculptures. Since then she has attracted…
Review by TJ McNamara Arts commentator and critic TJ McNamara reviewed Zarahn Southon's exhibition at Jonathan Grant Gallery – in the Weekend Herald. At home with Dutch masters Zarahn Southon’s still and…
