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Rare artworks go under the hammer
A rare collection of work by "living art legend" artist Ralph Hotere is expected to sell for around $400,000 when it goes under the hammer tonight.

Bucket list art unveiled
A street art project that has popped up in Central Auckland is inviting people to share their bucket list with the public.

Classical review: Viva Voce choir brings out the best in Handel's Solomon
Handel would have been heartened by Viva Voce's Solomon on Sunday, one of the finest of his oratorios, cannily written to appeal to the tastes of his (and all) time.

Bright idea upsets officials
Officialdom is taking offence at a renegade public artwork of graffiti-covered tanks at Wynyard Quarter.

Titirangi's Lopdell House stepping out with $20 million makeover
The $20 million revamp of Titirangi's Lopdell House is stepping up in the New Year with work starting on strengthening its frame and refurbishing the building.

Classical review: Secrets and strokes of genius
Bach's D minor Double Violin Concerto is a score of peerless beauty, its many contrapuntal threads woven with inevitability and rightness.

Art gallery listings: November 17
Current and upcoming listings from galleries in the Auckland area.

TJ McNamara: Strokes on a broad canvas
Current exhibitions demonstrate the scope of artistic endeavour.

Classical Review: Voices raised in rejoicing
There was festivity in the air at Holy Trinity Cathedral for Auckland Choral's Magnificat concert.