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Another nor’wester descends on Canterbury

Another nor’wester descends on Canterbury

Some people fear them, others revel in the unforgiving dry heat – love them or hate them the legendary Canterbury nor'wester is one of the defining features of this region in the summer months and there is a real doozy blowing outside at the moment.

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Do It Yourself

Do It Yourself

One of the defining features of the early Flying Nun releases was the DIY aesthetic.

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Black Painting

Black Painting

Ralph Hotere's recognition as a Member of the Order of New Zealand in the New Year was a fitting tribute to an artist whose work has truly reflected social, political and environmental issues relating to New Zealand and the wider international community throughout his career.

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Night light

Night light

Ronnie van Hout's latest film, The creation of the world, is a nocturnal highlight on Worcester Boulevard at present.

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Boom time for Akaroa

Boom time for Akaroa

This early view of the seaside town of Akaroa is a world away from the heaving masses of tourists that are dominating the town this summer.

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Don Driver 1930-2011

Don Driver 1930-2011

Our thoughts go out to the family of Don Driver, one of New Zealand's most respected artists, who recently passed away.

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Pressed Letters

Pressed Letters

Two recent additions to the Gallery's library highlight letterpress printing is alive and well in Australasia.

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Songs from Robert Burns

Songs from Robert Burns

One of the highlights acquired for the Gallery's library recently is this beautiful 1925 Golden Cockerel Press edition of Songs From Robert Burns, illustrated throughout with wood-engravings by Mabel Annesley (1881–1959).

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Wasteland

Wasteland

The Clean in Christchurch

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James Nairn (1859-1904)

James Nairn (1859-1904)

Today is James Nairn's birthday, an artist who could arguably be described as the father of Impressionism in New Zealand.

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