Earthquake generosity

Earthquake generosity

We recently received this generous gift - from one quakeprone country to another

Venus off

Venus off

Venus is doing its transitting right now, but there's no chance of seeing it in Christchurch.

Blurred Vision

Blurred Vision

It's not really the best day for viewing the artworks in our Outer Spaces programmes - let alone the Transit of Venus! But here are some pics of some of the artworks that are close to home, with more than a dusting of snow on them. Keep warm people!

Twice in a lifetime opportunity

Twice in a lifetime opportunity

Miss it and you'll have to wait till 10 December 2117 for the next one.

To infinity...

To infinity...

A while ago I posted about the nature of the spam received in the Bulletin inbox and the way it has developed over time. Recently it seems to have changed again, this time shifting from the narcotic or the pornographic to the just plain surreal.

Suits you sir

Suits you sir

Occasionally I read the fashion section in The Press's Wednesday supplement.

Waterworks

Waterworks

The waters that infiltrate Hannah and Aaron Beehre's new installation at our NG space are mysterious and poetic, owing more to mythmaking than reality.

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

When the SS Gothic docked in Auckland on 23 December 1953 with the Queen and Prince Philip on board, New Zealand went completely mental.

Evolution of an artwork

Evolution of an artwork

It's always amazing to see what can be achieved in a mere five days.

World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day

Today is the World Health Organization's 2012 No Tobacco Day.

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