Are we in danger of kicking creativity out of the classroom? Dionne Christian looks at what the arts can teach our children.

In part 3 of our Arts in Auckland coverage, Dionne Christian looks at how you try to include everyone.

With high-profile regional facilities in central Auckland - not to mention the lion's share of festivals - is there arts and cultural life in the 'burbs?

Is Auckland now the city of arts? Dionne Christian investigates in a five part series that starts today by looking at arts & the economy.

They're just photos of my friends, who were transexuals, dancing and having a good time.

Europe's refugee crisis is a political flash point and a humanitarian emergency. But is it also art?

Artists Tame Iti and Owen Dippie have collaborated on an exhibition that focuses on cultural unity, they tell Ali Ikram

"Curiouser and curiouser," said Alice in Wonderland. She might have said the same about current exhibitions in Auckland.

Known for being a political activist, artist Banksy has painted a controversial piece opposite the French Embassy in London.

Not everyone can see the beauty in a dead rat, but that was the catalyst for a new artistic collaboration and exhibition by musician and photographer Shelton Woolright.

Artist Tiffany Singh has helped 15,000 children from across New Zealand inscribe their hopes and dreams on to Tibetan prayer flags, which will fly en masse in Wellington from next month for the New Zealand Festival.

Eli Orzessek visits Queensland's premier gallery and an enlightening - and often confronting - exhibition connecting the peoples of the Asia-Pacific region.

You don't need to be an expert on art to enjoy Sculpture in the Gardens this summer -- just be keen to explore, says Sarah Ell.

Although Paul Hartigan's art has roamed from pop-art painting and posters, to Polaroids and beyond, his neon work is the most familiar.

Going out is good. Like swimming in the sea, you almost never regret it. Perhaps it's because there's that subtle spice of danger.