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- Art, Photographs
- April 4, 2011
It always intrigues me just how many people have a not-so-secret obsession with robots. I’m not quite sure where the fascination comes from, but, being one of those people myself, it is no surprise that whenever I encounter Cracked Ink’s work I’m often left with a sly smile. His recognisable black and white monster robots
READ MORETo celebrate the opening of their new gallery, Colour by Numbers are kicking things off with their show ‘Up Close’. If this ridiculous lineup of artists is anything to go by, then this will be a gallery to keep your eye on. In a rather unique approach, Colour by Numbers is a transitional gallery featuring
READ MOREIf you haven’t got much planned tomorrow lunchtime, then get yourself down to K’ Road for one of my favourite combinations of good things – Live art and Charity. To celebrate Amnesty Internationals 50th birthday and continue the campaign for human rights, St. Kevin’s Arcade plays host to some of New Zealand’s finest street artists
READ MORECinzah Merkens, aka Seekayem, is undeniably one of New Zealand’s top street artists. His combination of vibrant colours and intense line work creates an aesthetic that is nothing short of awesome. Big eyes, Goofy Grins, Skulls, Owls and little hats are just a few features of Seekayem’s signature style. As a recipient of the ‘Peoples
READ MOREIts a good Friday to be in Auckland this week. Alongside the Red Bull Wreckers Yard Auckland heat taking place, there is this awesome group show, featuring New Zealand street art, taking place on K Road. An awesome combo of styles, combined with live art performances, and a R-Rated Tea Party, this is one show
READ MORELive art is always pretty awesome, and combined with some sweet beats, your’e pretty well guaranteed to have yourself a good night. Take both of these, then and stick ‘em on a boat, and you have yourself a par-tay! Wellington’s Tugboat has played host to a long line of awesome gigs recently, but the addition
READ MOREWith Itch having taken out the first Australian round in the Red Bull Wreckers event last Saturday night at 1000 pound bend, the trans-Tasman battle is in full swing, and for those of you not lucky enough to be in Wellington for the opening heat of this international clash, here are some details on the
READ MOREThe newly minted Espionage Gallery in Adelaide has a fundraising gig opening up this week. Looks like a great idea – gallery owner and curator Joshua Smith purchased 50 uchiwa fans and sent them out to fifty Australian artists to decorate. The fans will be sold during the exhibition for a flat rate of $60
READ MOREIt’s back! The annual fundraiser, Get Trucked, will be coming back to No Vacancy in Melbourne next week – its been a bit since that last one was held at 696 Gallery, but the girls from Just Another Agency have brought it back, and the line up for this years fundraiser looks grand. “Get Trucked
READ MORE1000 Pound Bend is about to welcome a new addition, in the form of Rancho Notorious, their new upstairs gallery and cinema space. More galleries means more outlets for artists to get their work out, and with a highly experienced and knowledgeable crew behind it, theres no doubt in our minds that the new incarnation
READ MOREThis looks like a cool gig, and a fun one at that – plus, all for a good cause in helping to sustain one of the venues that plays an integral part of Sydneys street art community! “Oh Really Gallery is a key independent creative space in the inner west of Sydney. Although we’ve had
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