Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.

Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.

Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.

Kiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.

The beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Artists and actors are joining forces to raise funds for animal sanctuary Paws Awhile.

"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Southern Hemisphere's largest Lego Christmas tree takes centre stage in Aotea Square.

Exhibition pays homage to outsider artist Sam Taare.

Ann Shelton's photographs have hidden histories. Kim Knight talks to the artist ahead of an exhibition spanning 20 years of her work.

Outstanding sculpture show raises money from Women's Refuge.

Aucklanders invited to see "raw art".

A new two-storey gallery will span the fourth and fifth floor of the museum.

They say a stitch in time saves nine - that's the hope for a group of Auckland prisoners.

One of New Zealand’s most acclaimed photographers, Marti Friedlander has passed away.

Family links found in Auckland Art Gallery's Lindauer exhibition.

The winners of New Zealand's premier ceramic art competition have been named.

Ceramic artist John Parker's stunning book encompasses 50 years of his work.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Short films combine dance and personal stories to share performers' life-changing moments.

Wild, rhetorical and witty painting - Dick Frizzell show proves why he's one of our best painters.

Sea calmly meets sky in Stanley Palmer's mature and masterly images.

Corporate art collections unlocked during Artweek tours.

A new exhibition details the wealth of work and talent of New Zealand's prolific portraitist, Gottfried Lindauer.

TJ McNamara finds an exhibition which breaks the mould of an artist's former works

Babs Tarr rose to comic book stardom in part for her ability to draw women who are badasses. After helping redesign classic DC Comics character Batgirl, Tarr knew right away that Barbara Gordon wouldn't be the last tough heroine she'd draw.

Freeing the Memory is one of the large standout images on display at Artweek.

Architecture students learn building playhouses with no budget from recycled materials only isn't child's play.

Auckland's inner city lanes are getting a temporary make-over for Artweek.

My most memorable and rewarding travel "Hit" is my most recent trip to India as part of the Painted Peacock Project.