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Saving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintings

Exclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.

Banksy in Welly: NZ fans of legendary street artist get chance to own an original piece

The Art of Banksy exhibition will run for seven weeks from Nov 28 and tickets are on sale.

'It’s a bit naughty': Mural artist’s confession

He's been a driller and a logger - but Nathan James is really a painter.

Webb’s to refund art photography auction purchases after 'misunderstanding'

'We sold reproductions on behalf of vendors without always understanding their provenance'

How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy

The economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.

An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan

Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.

New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer

'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.

Roger Peters talks Shakespeare

Stratford Shakespeare scholar Roger Peters discusses the bust he created. Video / Alyssa Smith

Cosmetics to art: Ex-Helena Rubenstein building new gallery

Existing Gow Langsford gallery will be retained, new buy is expansion of business.

NZ’s biggest sculpture show returns

NZ Sculpture OnShore, the country’s largest outdoor art event and the biggest fundraising event for Women’s Refuge NZ. Video / Aja Lethaby

Cause for celebration: Toi Mahara set for grand opening

The new art gallery in Waikanae is set to be a major drawcard.

Buyer beware: Why an auction house selling fakes can’t be stopped

A customer didn't want to pay up after learning $6000 worth of coins were fake.

A Moment In Crime - The Patron: Inside the complex court cases of James Wallace

The second part of the true crime podcast looks at James Wallace's life and crimes.

James Wallace case: King Charles strips disgraced arts patron of knighthood

“He can no longer use the title of ‘Sir’,” the Prime Minister told journalists.

Heirloom cloak put up for auction by Australian-based whānau sold to iwi buyer

Iwi buys cloak put on the auction block by Australian whānau,

Art mystery: From $100k to over $1m

"It’s literally priceless."