Bonne anniversaire

Bonne anniversaire

Today is the 190th birthday of the French artist Charles Meryon.

It's a sign...

It's a sign...

...though of what exactly we are unsure

Christchurch Cathedral in 1878...

Christchurch Cathedral in 1878...

...feels remarkably close to Christchurch Cathedral at this present moment. I have no idea of what the lesson is here, but there surely is one. Any suggestions?

Trumpet blowing time!

Trumpet blowing time!

The Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDAs) were announced in Perth the other day.

A dingo in Somerset

A dingo in Somerset

There are many projects being worked on at Christchurch Art Gallery whilst we are closed to the public.

Ringmaster: Stories from the Christchurch Art Gallery

Ringmaster: Stories from the Christchurch Art Gallery

Last Thursday was the prize giving for the Ringmaster competition

Hunt

Hunt

... to find Pandas husband

Backpacker

Backpacker

Or should that be frontpacker?

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.

History in the making

History in the making

Warren Feeney has written a new book on the history of the Canterbury Society of Arts.

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