Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Max Gimblett in New Zealand


Page Blackie Gallery artist, Max Gimblett, will be in Wellington from 18 May with his new exhibition white stone clear water opening here on 19 May. Max will be hosting Sumi ink painting workshops, public lectures, private dinners, floor talks and PowerPoint presentations of his recent inclusion in the current exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. Contact the Gallery for details.

Auckland Art Fair Vernissage

Just in from the Art Fair organisers:


It takes talent and a sharp suit to front a room full of the best looking art in New Zealand. That’s why we’re happy to announce TV presenter, music industry professional and man-about-town Paul Ellis as our guest MC for Auckland Art Fair’s exclusive gala opening, the Hesketh Henry Vernissage.



Warwick Brown's new book published



The title of Warwick Brown's new book, Seen This Century 100 Contemporary New Zealand Artists, A Collector's Guide, speaks for itself.
Recently publicized in the Dom Post, Page Blackie Gallery artist Israel Birch featured as one of Brown's favourites.

Latest Dick Frizzell print


New arrival of Dick Frizzell's latest screenprint. Entitled Lisa's Afghans. Currently on display in the Gallery. $1000.

On the rise?


Art+Object's Important Paintings Sale, last week has demonstrated again that there is confidence in the art market, with around $800,000 of art sold under the hammer.

Notable sales include Bill Hammond's Flag, Tony Fomison's Detail for a Dancing Skeleton, and three bronze sculptures by Page Blackie Gallery artist, Paul Dibble.

Te Papa purchase work by Ngatai Taepa



We are delighted to announce that a work by Page Blackie Gallery artist, Ngatai Taepa, has been purchased by Te Papa for their permanent collection.

Manawarangi #1, 2008
Acrylic
940 x 1200 x 20 mm

For more on Ngatai Taepa, click here.