Art Galleries
Pasifika art gallery in Christchurch NZ attracts thousands
A Pasifika art gallery in Christchurch has attracted nearly eight thousand Pacific people to walk through its doors since it opened in July 2022.
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Arts galleries in Auckland and Christchurch join forces
Facing precarious times thanks to Covid-19, contemporary art galleries in Christchurch and Auckland have joined forces to work together on exhibitions they can share. Audio, Gallery
The Vivian Gallery closes its doors
The Vivian art gallery in Matakana has had to close its doors for the last time because of the Covid-19 lockdown. The small Auckland town was always going to be a challenging spot for an art gallery… Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
The rise of art galleries in Hamilton
Hamilton's CBD is in the midst of an art gallery bonanza, with several new galleries opening in just the last six months. So what's behind this show of confidence in the visual art market? And which… Audio
Arts commentator Courtney Johnston
Courtney talks to Kathryn Ryan about two shows at Christchurch Art Gallery, and a "come-back" for art world megastar Damien Hirst. Audio
Ashburton gallery
In just a few days Ashburton's flash new public art gallery will be officially opened, but with no art on show. How can it be? Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay explains why the building is over budget… Audio
Art gallery to open with no pictures on the walls
Ashburton's new art gallery will open shortly without any pictures on its walls despite the mayor's last-ditch bid to prevent that happening. The gallery is $4 million overspent but even so its air… Audio
Treasures of the Art Gallery
Paul Brobbel from the Govett Brewster in New Plymouth Audio