Art

With Christmas upon us in what seems like only five minutes, I thought it might be useful to look at some books for those aged from 13 years – to whatever age really. With Twilight as a baseline, I have had the chance to have a look at a few more…

New Zealand’s first art and design week held their gala opening on Friday 12 November with a lively exhibition in a Newmarket warehouse, presented by MoAD (Ministry of Art & Design) and UNITEC.

Misery, the artist, is no longer. Her creator ,Tanya Jade Thompson, is changing direction. So to lay the ghost of ‘Misery’ to rest, Webbs are auctioning her ‘deceased estate’ this Friday 4th November, so if you ever admired her work, now is the time to act!

Art for Artist’s Sake saw artists creating art pieces auctioned off with the proceeds going to Youthline on Sunday 17th October at Sale Street, with attendees including New Zealand musicians Anika Moa, Julia Deans, Hollie Smith and Jon Toogood…

HANDMADE is a contemporary multi-stream crafting event held around Wellington city for people who want to learn the skills and crafts of previous generations but in a modern context and using modern technology, style and flair…

Miranda Harcourt’s play is a thoroughly enjoyable time – and while not completely devoid of cringe-worthy moment these are deftly dealt with a strong side of wit and humour. “Biography of My Skin” starts as a re-telling of Miranda’s life…

Thursday night saw us heading out into the changeable spring evening to spend an evening thinking about ways to innovate our supercity at LATE at the Museum, along with Japanese punk jazz artist Miho Wada, the Drab Doo-Riffs and more…

Highlights of Semi-Permanent 2010 included action both on and off the stage, with a design book stall, Wordsby tee-shirts, AUT stand and create your own Auckland Super-City drawing competitions…

Last Saturday I got to be part of Auckland Zinefest, supporting my daughter Beth as she launched the second issue of her zine Craft – D at St Kevin’s Arcade in Karangahape Road. Stacy tells us all about it…

Directed by Oliver Driver and starring a Go Girl, this latest from Silo Theatre Company takes a pot shot at musical black comedy with a vaudeville-style musical “Assasins” that misses the mark…