X marks the spot

X marks the spot

A word that has been bandied about in and out of Christchurch, left, right and centre post February 22 is Resilience, a word that has little impact now whenever I hear it mentioned in relation to the earthquakes.

Inland Empire

Inland Empire

I spent some time on the weekend just been with a couple of mates scouting out a few good fishing and camping spots in South Canterbury. 

Don Binney 1940-2012

Don Binney 1940-2012

It was a shock to read of Don Binney's sudden death over the weekend and our thoughts go out to his family.

Blood is Thicker than a Fish in a Tin

Blood is Thicker than a Fish in a Tin

Since we have moved location we have been working hard to bring new products driven by the collection (since none of us get to see it).  We have contacted many artists and copyright holders and they have been hugely supportive in our endeavours. 

Soon you will see these for yourselves, but here is a sneak preview of some of the products and images we have been working with.

A personal view...

A personal view...

...and not to be taken as official Gallery policy.

Scenic route

Scenic route

Spring has sprung in the North Canterbury countryside and if you're heading out that way for a touch of lamb-spotting, make sure you call by the Arts in Oxford gallery to see works by four Christchurch artists.

Food for thought

Food for thought

Today is National Cream Filled Doughnut Day

Raise your glass (house)

Raise your glass (house)

Huge congratulations to Zina Swanson who has just been announced as the Francis Hodgkins Fellow for 2013.

Doc Ross: Phantom City

Doc Ross: Phantom City

Wait 'til night comes and park up your car outside 464 Colombo Street in the new Sydenham. The neighbourhood is quiet, no late night shopping here – there seems nothing of that sort likely to turn up here for a fair while yet.

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Now here's a show we could have put on in Christchurch

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