Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

One O'Clock Jump: British Linocuts from the Jazz Age

Dynamic and vibrant prints from a fast-changing world.

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Yona Lee: Fountain in Transit

A lively, restorative under-stairs sculpture for Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

Season's Greetings

A selection of Christmas cards created by distinguished local artists.

Dummies & Doppelgängers

The unforgettable art of being someone else.

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Late night Wednesday until 9pm

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There is only one direction by Colin McCahon

This article appeared as 'Divine Innovation' in the The Press on 31 August 2012.

The Leuvehaven, Rotterdam by Petrus van der Velden

This article first appeared as 'Lost painting found' in The Press on 2 November 2012.

Factory in Widnes by L S Lowry

This article first appaeared as 'Up North' in The Press on 27 July 2012

Lisbon

After Venice I went to Lisbon - the first time I'd visited Portugal. It was a special treat staying right next door to Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, the home of Portugese historical art.

Christchurch Art Gallery is ten: highs and lows

In recognition of the anniversary of the move of Christchurch's public art gallery from its former existence as the Robert McDougall in the Botanic Gardens to its new more central city location (now eerily empty), I've been asked by Bulletin's editor to recall some highs and lows of the last ten years. So here goes — and stay with me during this reflection, which takes the place of my usual foreword.

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