Art & Design
The art of pressed flowersMonday, 19 October 2009
Exquisitely handcrafted pieces of pressed flower art that have graced New Zealand for a short time are leaving onlookers short of breath.
Glass art shatters conventionMonday, 12 October 2009
Introducing artwork to a home commonly involves being captivated by a creation and then locating a position, where light and surrounding artefacts best complement the new piece.
A home less ordinaryThursday, 13 August 2009
Head into your average home-ware store and what do you see? Row upon row of virtually identical plates, mugs and bowls. Flawlessly made, homogenous and unmistakably impersonal.
Let there be lightTuesday, 28 July 2009
Once man worked out how to make fire, the flickering flame in its many forms has captivated humans. However, with the advent of modern lighting, cooking and heating appliances, people seldom have the pleasure of watching flames work their magic in domestic settings. Maybe this obsession has also been replaced by the entrancing flicker of television screens.
Priceless pieces restored by mastersTuesday, 21 July 2009
Fix up the old and flag the new, Wrightway Studios is a labyrinth of restoration treasures and trinkets. From ceramics to paintings, pricey oriental vases to snow globes, the Dolly Hospital to an 1800s Bible – Wrightway’s motto is ‘we don’t say no to anyone’ – which makes their work especially varied.
Keeping dry and cosyMonday, 06 July 2009
WHEN temperatures drop, rain falls and the wind blows it is easy to succumb to turning up heaters, tossing laundry in the dryer and switching on electric blankets.
Original art goes on showTuesday, 16 June 2009
This year’s Original Art Sale at TelstraClear Pacific is shaping up to be the city’s art event of 2009 with more than 300 artists exhibiting about 1200 original works.
Cute collectablesMonday, 08 June 2009
Originally the strict domain of a teenager, a cosy bedroom in a North Shore home is now residence to a different kind of guest.
Home Design AwardsMonday, 04 May 2009
Sharp and slick edges mixed with smooth contours of contemporary furniture show no boundary is unachievable and no concept too obscure in the world of modern design.
Auckland Art Fair
Monday, 27 April 2009
Art enthusiasts should have their creative palates at the ready in preparation for a feast of artistic works from near and far. New Zealand’s premier visual arts event, Auckland Art Fair returns to the city’s Viaduct Harbour from May 1-3 with a contingent of New Zealand and Australia’s leading galleries.