Monthly Archives: May 2010

Braveheart Art Exhibition and Art Pricing

The gala opening for the Braveheart Youth Trust Art Exhibition was a huge success. Approx 760 people attended and as of yesterday (Friday) about 20% of the art had already sold. Some of my favourite pieces at the show were … Continue reading

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The Secrets in Their Eyes

I have a new favourite movie…The Secrets in Their Eyes. My partner and I went out for dinner and movie last night to celebrate a couple of deals he has just done. Neither of us had any idea what the … Continue reading

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Brian, Steve and Jane go modelling

I have just received some unedited shots of Brian, Steve and Jane’s modelling gig. Jarrad Mapp was doing some beauty shots for his portfolio and borrowed some of my taxidermy pieces for the shoot. This is their first modelling job, … Continue reading

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Erik Sandberg

I first learnt about Erik Sandberg’s work from the cover of the last issue of Empty Magazine, which features a series of images of his “Hairy Children Portraits”. During an interview last year with Beautiful Decay, Erik says his inspiration … Continue reading

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Lesa Gallery – Open Narratives

I am participating in a show at Lesa Gallery in Wellington in June. It’s an oscillating painters group (another way in saying group show) and has approx 7 emerging artists from around NZ showing. The show is called Open Narratives … Continue reading

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Mitsuko Nagone

I really love Mitsuko Nagone’s photographs. I find them very suggestive, abstract and leave you pondering about the emotions they depict when viewing them. This is one of my favourite and is from her latest series.  Her images are simple, … Continue reading

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Adrian Ghenie

My image of the week this week is by Adrian Ghenie. A Romanian painter, based in Berlin. Ghenie draws his inspiration from personal memories of growing up in communist Romania under the dictatorship of Ceausescu. A series that I am very … Continue reading

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Interview #16: Angus, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 41 years old

A friend of mine who is studying dentistry put me in touch with Angus. He is originally from Glasgow, Scotland, but has been in NZ since 1994. He gives me a great first impression and seems like a really happy, … Continue reading

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Braveheart Youth Trust Art Exhibition – Reminder

Another reminder that the Braveheart Youth Trust Art Exhibition is on from the 28th to 30th May. The Gala Preview is on Thursday 27th May. There will be around 600 artworks in total. Traditionally 80% of the art will sell … Continue reading

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Baradene Art Show – Don’t forget

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