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Webb’s auction house launches Design Live
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A new quarterly auction of iconic designers furniture, lighting and other design items from the mid 19th century through to today.
Disquiet, paintings by Pete Bossley
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An exhibition of architect Pete Bossley’s painted works from the last five years is taking place from 6–13 April at 55 Mackelvie Street in Auckland.
Lost & Found: First glimpse of hefty public art work
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Eight large boulders, hand carved with precision by artist Joe Sheehan have been placed along Federal Street in Auckland ahead of the art exhibit’s completion in April.
Myers Park’s meaningful transformation
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This summer, Aucklanders and visitors who step into Myers Park will discover something deeply meaningful in a new art installation by Graeme Tipene.
Old House: Drawing Interface
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Hannah Hopewell reviews the exhibit Old House: Drawing Interface by architect Simon Twose at Te Auaha Gallery in Wellington.
The Chair: A story of design and making in Aotearoa
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The premise of this exhibition is simple. One object type — the chair — explored from the earliest documented period of local production through to today.
Whare brings joy, love and deep connection
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Wharenui Harikoa opens at Waikato Museum 1 December. The brightly crocheted meeting house has already attracted thousands and is on track to becoming an international treasure.
Urban Art Village
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Sahil Tiku reviews five exhibitions of the Urban Art Village that defy the boundary between art and architecture.
AUT Art & Design Graduate Showcase Opening Night
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On the 16 November, 4-8pm, the public are invited to see the best student work from across Auckland University of Technology’s School of Art and Design.
Urban Art Village 2023
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Held from 12 October, a ‘village’ of six pop-up structures designed by students of architecture and planning will be installed as part of Auckland Artweek.
Architectus presents major new Rewi Thompson exhibition
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A new Rewi Thompson exhibition at Objectspace opening 29 Sepetember, celebrates his profound influence on Aotearoa architecture — past, present and future.
UDINZ Photography Competition
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Entries are now open for the 2023 UDINZ Photography Competition which is calling for photographs that reflect the theme of urban development in Aotearoa.
Sculpture on the Gulf 2024: Preliminary artist lineup announced
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Sculpture on the Gulf, announces its preliminary artist lineup including an artist collab with Moller Architects.
Public art need you
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Public Art Heritage, a new website launched in July, is calling all art and architecture lovers to register artworks of importance to record on its site.
St James Theatre Auckland: Government pledges $15 million to its restoration
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After eight years of campaigning, the Government has finally responded to Aucklanders’ pleas to save the iconic arts venue.
A (not so) new home for design in Aotearoa
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A year out from toasting the organisation’s 20th birthday, Objectspace is celebrating an influx of support from the newly established Designers’ Collective.
Waikato Theatre connects to river
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Work has begun on Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s new performing arts centre, designed by Jasmax in collaboration with British theatre design consultants Charcoalblue’s Melbourne studio.
Exhibition: Oceanic Architectural Routes: The photographic archive of Mike Austin
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Karamia Müller discusses the Mike Austin photography exhibition, designed by Hannah Manning-Scott for Objectspace, curated by Leali’ifano Albert L. Refiti.
2022 WAF Drawing Prize overall winner
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This year’s winning drawing won the Hybrid Category and was created by friends Samuel Wen (a Kiwi), and Michael Ren who met studying architecture in Melbourne.
Sketching symposium to be hosted in Auckland
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The International Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in April and is anticipated to be one of the largest gatherings of artists in New Zealand.