Monday, August 17, 2009

The Bumper Book of Dick

We are delighted to announce Dick Frizzell will be launching Dick Frizzell: The Painter at Page Blackie Gallery in October this year.

Dick Frizzell: The Painter
will contain all of Dick's major paintings, the story of his life in his own words and an essay by Hamish Keith on Dick's work and its place in the New Zealand art world.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Israel Birch on Nightline



Click here to view last night's Nightline clip on Israel Birch's current exhibition - on show in the Gallery until 15 August.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

A sad day for New Zealand art literature


We have just learned that Art New Zealand has published its last issue. After thirty-three years, William Dart has decided to retire the magazine. A great loss. We appreciate William's tireless work in supporting New Zealand visual arts and will miss his warmth and dedication.

Emily Perkins wins Montana Book Awards


Emily Perkins has won the top prize in this year's Montana Book Awards, with Novel About My Wife.

A talented couple - Emily Perkins and husband Karl Maughan.