• News

    Concrete Playground meets artist Melissa Sharplin

    Artist Melissa Sharplin talks about her inspiration behind her pop-realist portraits of beautiful women, working for charity and the importance of dreams.

  • Event

    Jacob Milne and the Gond Artists

    Saturday, August 31 - Thursday, September 26, 2013

    Depot Artspace, Devonport

    Nature and culture is at the heart of the Depot's current and upcoming exhibitions.

  • Event

    Survive and Thrive 2013

    Friday, September 13 - Saturday, September 14, 2013

    Sir Paul Reeves Building, Auckland

    The smart thinking event for artists, creators, innovators and entrepreneurs.

  • Event

    A Different View: Artists Address Pornography

    Friday, August 23 - Saturday, October 12, 2013

    Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland

    Artists expose the taboo industry.

  • Event

    Wallace Art Awards

    Tuesday, September 3 - Sunday, November 3, 2013

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

    The Awards are an annual salute to the new talent in New Zealand art.

  • Event

    A Puppet, a Pauper, a Pirate, a Poet, a Pawn and a King

    Saturday, August 31, 2013 - Monday, January 27, 2014

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland

    This exhibition draws together and eclectic and adventurous mixture of internationally acclaimed art.

  • Event

    California Design: The Big Sleep

    Sunday, September 1, 2013

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland

    Spice up your Sunday afternoon with a free screening of a classic film noir.

  • Event

    Girl Comics by Ralphi

    Thursday, August 29 - Thursday, October 10, 2013

    Saatchi & Saatchi, Parnell

    Anecdotes, oddities, cigarettes and whiskey; Girl Comics is a collection of charismatic characters and comic narratives.

  • Event

    After Miss Julie

    Tuesday, August 27 - Saturday, September 7, 2013

    Basement Theatre, Auckland

    After Miss Julie has the density and pace of a good short story, and will keep you guessing till the end.

  • Event

    Sole Desire

    Saturday, July 27 - Saturday, September 21, 2013

    Objectspace, Auckland

    What do your shoes say about you?

  • Event

    Landmarks

    Friday, August 16, 2013

    Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland

    Landmarks is like The Literatti naked.

  • News

    Concrete Playground meets Auckland Art Fair Director Jennifer Buckley

    Concrete Playground catches up with Auckland Art Fair director Jennifer Buckley for the low down on New Zealand's one and only art fair.

  • News

    Ten Reasons to Visit the Auckland Art Fair 2013

    From monkeys painting to glamorous opening parties, Concrete Playground chats with Jana Beer, publications editor for Auckland Art Fair 2013, for the ten best reasons to visit the 2013 Auckland Art Fair.

  • News

    Hot Tub Cinema to Head Down Under

    Going to the movies has reached another level.

  • Event

    William Pope. L

    Saturday, August 3, 2013

    Te Tuhi, Pakaranga

    An exclusive opportunity to witness a one-off performance work by the renowned Chicago artist.

  • Event

    Cutie and the Boxer

    Monday, July 22 - Friday, August 2, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    An intimate fly on the wall documentary that examines the life and work of Japanese artists Ushio and Norkio Shinohara.

  • Event

    Frances Ha

    Thursday, August 15 - Sunday, September 15, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Frances is one of the most loveable characters you’ll meet this year.

  • Event

    Auckland Zinefest

    Saturday, July 27, 2013

    St Kevin's Arcade, Auckland

    Featuring the latest local literature and quirky comics hot off the press.

  • Event

    Safe in Sound

    Thursday, August 1 - Thursday, August 29, 2013

    Fukuko, Auckland

    Local artists band together in a shoe art project for charity.

  • Event

    TU

    Friday, July 19 - Saturday, July 27, 2013

    Rangitira, Q Theatre, Auckland

    Adapted from Patricia Grace's award-winning novel, Tu is a powerful and moving story of love, redemption, whanau and brotherhood.

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