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Another different view on Michelangelo

OPINION: A VIP tour guide gives his perspective on "Michelangelo: A Different View".

South Island's largest outdoor sculpture event goes online after cancellation

The works will be available for purchase starting at 5pm on Friday.

Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem

Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.

'Whale Tales' arts trail highlights conservation fail

Bryde's Whale under threat as its food source, zooplankton, is susceptible to pollution.

Flea market find turns out to be $70m work by renaissance master

'This is either a masterpiece or the greatest fraud in the world,'

London sculpture defaced with hammer over links to notorious paedophile

The sculpture had drawn criticism and activist groups have demanded its removal.

Moving heaven and earth: The controversial exhibition that rocked the Vatican

The Auckland show of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes turns the world upside down.

Taonga: Artist Teresa Peters and the Venus of Willendorf, an ancient symbol of female power

"Mattel has made a replica of her as Barbie, which is so absurd but also kind of awesome"

Local Focus: Artist Tā Derek Lardelli brings Tinana exhibition to life

Tā Derek Lardelli's Tinana Exhibition at the Tairawhiti Arts Festival.

Stained glass art burglary: Pat Hanly work among 11 stolen from Auckland studio

Shock break-in at the country's leading stained glass art studio.

Hundertwasser Art Centre will build pride in town

Whangārei is discovering a new momentum driven by the Hundertwasser Centre.

One woman - five characters: Actress home to share history on stage

Playwright returns home for nostalgic drama

Artist Lisa Reihana's seductive magnum opus finally makes its way home

Multimedia artist Lisa Reihana on finally bringing her blockbuster home.

'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawning

Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.

Insane price shredded Banksy artwork fetched

A 10-minute bidding war saw the Banksy artwork go for an eye-watering amount.

Chopin portrait bought at flea market is from 19th century

Family discover their peeling portrait of Chopin bought at a flea market is genuine.