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Napoleon's locks in Auckland auction
Phone bidders from around the world are expected to take part in an auction of rare Napoleonic memorabilia in Auckland tonight.

Using immersive reality technology in art
MacPlanet blogger Mark Webster talks to artist Marcia Lyons about her work.

Breast cancer claims life of art gallery's billionaire
American billionaire Josephine Robertson, a major benefactor to the Auckland Art Gallery, has died.

Britain's National Gallery to show its forgeries
A collection of paintings that have caused art aficionados to turn a deep shade of purple are to go on show.

Fashion and art combine for Twenty-seven Names' exhibition
Wellington based label Twenty-seven Names is holding an exhibition in Auckland tonight, but here is a sneak peek at some of the portraits that will be on display.

Long friendship leaves its mark
A book about Samoan tattooing - tatau - records a story that has been 30 years in the making.

Fashion plate: Isobel Dryburgh
Isobel Dryburgh on the clothes that get her creative juices flowing.

Bold moves
Textile designer Ingrid Anderson has come a long way from screen-printing her own teatowels to save money.