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Courtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’
'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'

Artwork raises awareness of missing woman
Breanna Muriwai's disappearance is the inspiration for one art prize entry.

Talented artist followed her heart and developed own style
Sonia Savage's artworks have wide appeal.

Comment: AI 'art' an insult to human creativity
The glee AI art brings to some is another mutation of a societal disrespect for artists.

'People have all kinds of grief in their life': The art of talking about loss
Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.

Euro vision: Sir Grahame Sydney hosts tour of Europe’s top art galleries
Legendary NZ painter to explain Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet on exclusive new tour.

How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.

What makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in Whanganui
The exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.

Visit this iconic Paris attraction before it closes for five years
The world-famous spot will be closed until 2030.

'Innovative hospitality operator' wanted for Sarjeant
"Good quality coffee... goes without saying."

From the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recovery
Artist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.

Historian claims to have identified key detail in background of Mona Lisa
A town in Tuscany is happy to hear the mystery is unravelling.

Great-great-grandmother's portrait a finalist in awards
The artist is honoured to be selected for the emerging Māori artist awards.

Cost-cutting proposal threatens conservation care of Auckland Art Gallery collection
Staff face return to revenue-earning model as gallery tries to earn its keep.

What Auckland Art Gallery found when it cleaned a 400-year-old Brueghel
Poos, wees and Victorian prudes - the surprising secrets of a Flemish master revealed.

The Auckland art cafe fostering new talent
Beautiful Things is a welcoming and supportive space for aspiring artists.

Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend
A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.

Auckland Art Gallery basement floods - what next for up to 500 rescued artworks?
The leaky roof held - but nobody expected groundwater seepage.

Big art, big bills - how much should Aucklanders pay for Frida Kahlo and co?
Can a cash-strapped city afford blockbuster art? And what happens if no one turns up?

Focus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintings
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ Herald

Brad Pitt reveals unlikely career move
The star has collaborated with Aussie actor Nick Cave for his latest venture.

BNZ's art collection: Colin McCahon
Colin McCahon - Is there anything of which one can say, Look, This is new? (1982). Video / Supplied

Auckland Fringe: Dark side of the 'missing' Moons
Photographs provide a funny twist to Fringe Festival exhibition.