New Zealand Fine Art Services

20/05/2016

Really looking forward to this movie....amazing!http://www.itv.com/news/2016-05-12/vincent-van-goghs-paintings-brought-to-life-in-new-film/

Video report by ITV News Correspondent Paul Davies:

14/01/2016

As much as he inspired artists, legendary musician David Bowie was also a painter and an art collector. Take a look at some of the work he lived with.

04/08/2015

If you like art, you will love this mesmerizing 3-minute journey through 500 years of female portraits. Even if you're no art expert, you will still appreciate the beauty of these masterpieces and get blown away by the evolution of art over the years.
http://www.goodnet.org/articles/this-what-500-years-female-portraits-in-under-3-minutes-looks-like-video

A work of art made from works of art

02/06/2015

A well-deserved congratulations to NZ born artist Max Gimblett who was named an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit in the 2015 Queen's Birthday awards
For ANZAC's 100th Anniversary, he created the "Art of Remembrance" featuring a solid brass quatrefoil to represent each Kiwi soldier that served in WW1 - on the exterior of St. David's on Kyber Pass in Auckland. The Art of Remembrance is a free, public art installation and was unveiled on 24 April 2015, the eve of Anzac Day. Learn more at http://www.rememberthem.nz/about-the-project/
Max Gimblett is well represented in major collections around the world, most significantly in the permanent collection of the Solomon R. Guggenheim, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of Modern Art; the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.; the National Gallery of Art of Australia, Melbourne; the Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane; and the Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney and of course, our own Te Papa.

21/07/2014

Oh no - more art crime! Please keep your eyes and ears open for a large bronze eel sculpture stolen from the Auckland Botanical Gardens overnight. Learn more at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11296835

A bronze sculpture of an eel curling on its base was stolen overnight from Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa. - New Zealand Herald

08/06/2014

A painting within a painting being painted by the painter who painted the painting where he is painting.

Artist Michael Shepherd’s still life and landscape paintings recall the works of 17th century European masters. Much of his recent work is a response to the increasing mechanisation of modern agriculture. Shepherd graduated DFA (Hon) from Elam SFA (1979) and was made a MNZOM (2008). His work is held in the collections of Te Papa Tongarewa and the Auckland Art Gallery.

20/05/2014

Tickets on sale now | Early purchase Vernissage ticket offer

One of my favorite events on the visual arts calendar is the Melbourne Art Fair. This year the fair runs from August 13 – 17th and as always, will be held in the fabulous Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. With the work of over 900 contemporary artists on display (and for sale!) this is a must see event for all art collectors and art lovers. The highlight is the opening night and tickets for the opening Vernissage are now available. Be quick because numbers are limited and there is a great early bird offer (25% off) available. Check out details at http://melbourneartfair.com.au/

MELBOURNE ART FAIR 2014Australasia’s leading contemporary art fair!The Melbourne Art Fair is one of Australasia’s leading contemporary art events, showcasing outstanding work from the region’s best galleries.During its 25 year history, the Fair has helped stimulate critical and commercial attention…

11/04/2014

Artist: “I did my best”
Prince William unveiled a portrait of his grandmother, the Queen, by New Zealand artist Nick Cuthell at at Government House in Wellington last night. Find out more about what the artist (pictured with Kate) had to say about his painting; http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/royal-tour/9928997/Artist-did-my-best-painting-the-Queen

30/03/2014

Four Colin McCahon classics are up for auction at Art + Object in Auckland this Thursday evening, 3rd April 2014. Find out more at http://www.3news.co.nz/Colin-McCahon-classics-up-for-auction/tabid/817/articleID/337834/Default.aspx and view the auction catalog at http://www.artandobject.co.nz/auction/76/important-paintings-and-contemporary-art

26/03/2014

The 19th Biennale of Sydney has opened once again in locations across the city, from smaller venues to established museums. This year’s biennale is entitled “You Imagine What You Desire” and celebrates the creative language of the artist’s imagination. The Biennale of Sydney is the world’s fourth oldest international festival, coming in behind the Venice and Sao Paulo biennales, as well as Documenta, and was the first to be established in the Asia/Pacific region. On from 21 March to 9 June 2014, visit http://www.biennaleofsydney.com.au/ to learn more.

02/03/2014

I noticed on the Royal Itinerary released today that Prince William will unveil a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth at Government House on April 10th, 2014 – really hope it’s by a Kiwi artist. Here are some past official portraits of HRH.

25/02/2014

New Christchurch sculpture inspired by Cathedral spire.

A new sculpture by Christchurch born artist Neil Dawson titled Spires was installed over the last week in the city’s Latimer Square where the artist hopes that it will stimulate discussion about artwork in the city and the value of design. Dawson (born 1948) is a prominent New Zealand sculptor. His best-known NZ pieces include The Chalice, a large inverted cone in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Ferns, a sphere created from metal fern leaves which hangs above Wellington's Civic Square. To see more of his stunning sculptures visit www.neildawson.co.nz