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    Judgement day never looked so hauntingly beautiful.

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    Win One of Two $350 Chelsea Golden Syrup Artist Collector Packs

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    Six Hugely Impressive Life Achievements of Yoko Ono

    If your mental manilla folder marked 'Yoko Ono' only has that old Simpsons episode in it, read on.

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    Tokujin Yoshioka’s Incredible Growing Crystal Art

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    Eight Unforgettable Moments of Banksy’s New York Residency

    Having captured hearts and media attention all month, Banksy makes his exit from New York.

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    Six Amazing Works of Melbourne Street Art You Can No Longer See

    Lou Chamberlin captures a transient art for good in her new book of photography, Street Art: Melbourne.

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    Find Out What Each Country in the World Leads In via Handy Map

    We lead the world in sheep, and rugby. No surprise there.

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    Laugh Uproariously at Dog Faces Photographed Mid-Shakedown

    Jowls fly poignantly in photographer Carli Davidson's new high-speed capture series.

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    The 11-Acre Portrait You Just Can’t Miss

    Artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada's monumental portrait will soon be going to dust.

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    GTA 5 Spawns Contemplative Fine Art Photography

    Ah, the poignancy of Grand Theft Auto V.

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    This That

    57 Lorne St , Auckland City

    A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.

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    Stunningly Vivid Camera Obscura Photography Brings the Outside In

    Robyn Stacey creates magic with tools on the opposite ends of the technological spectrum: a simple camera obscura and a high-tech Hasselblad DSLR.

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    Your Guide to Auckland Art Week 2013

    Eat your heART out at Auckland's most expansive art festival

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    Travelling ‘SUN’ Sculpture Lights up the Scandinavian Winter

    Two Scandy designers brighten up the dark Norwegian winters with their light sculpture.

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    Auckland Airport’s New Open Air Art Gallery

    World-class works from 11 New Zealand artists

Latest Events
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    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

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    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

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    Lovers and Castaways

    Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

    This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.

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    The Best Space Images of the Year Are Totally Captivating

    Stargazers everywhere, both sciencey and romantic, can rejoice at this exciting time.

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    The Bluffer’s Guide to Astronomy Photography wth Mark Gee

    The Astronomy Photographer of the Year lends some trade secrets.

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    Street Art Blurred with Real Life in Charming Photos

    A playful, whimsical photo series that blends art with reality.

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    Real Musical Instruments Crafted from Deadly Weapons

    Who would have guessed a gun could sound so disarming?

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    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.

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    Mind-Bending Timelapse Shows a Whole Life in One Face

    Imagine if you could see a full lifetime's ageing process happen before your very eyes. Well, you sort of can.

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    Artist Joins Forces with Four-Year-Old Daughter to Create Whimsical Portraits

    Hollywood slug people brought to you by an artist and her genius four-year-old

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    Oil Paint Engineered Out of Toxic Waste

    An engineer and an artist transform toxic waste into oil paints and wondrous works of art.

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    3D Print Your Own Art Masterpiece Forgery

    Here is a story to both perturb and titillate the sensitive art-lovers among us.

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    Unlikely Objects from the Bizarre Imagination of an Italian Artist

    Unlikely objects invite the doublest of double-takes.

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    The Discerning Lego-Builder Now Has Minimalist, All-White Bricks

    Lego launches a versatile set for would-be architects.

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    Scale a Stairway of Lights and Blossoms in Sicily

    The ingenious festival decorations of Sicily's most magnificent staircase.

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    First FBI-Curated Art Show Puts Forgeries on Display

    Warhol, Chagall, de Kooning, Gauguin, Matisse, Rembrandt, Renoir - what a bunch of big fat fakes.

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    Uncarriable Carrier Bags Shaming Us Into Environment Protection

    The plastic bag fashion statement that may just save the environment.

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    The Ultimate Book of Book Art

    A picture repaints a thousand words anew.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Sensual Body Landscapes by Photographer Carl Warner

    Carl Warner makes the literary literal in a series of 'landscapes' composed entirely of naked men and women.

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    Ghostly Dresses Photographed Underwater

    A 1000 litre pool, inner-city backyard and theatrical garments combine.

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    Hipsters at the Gate: Greek Agora Classics get a Wardrobe Update

    Ever wondered what the Ancient Greeks might look like in 2013? Wonder no more.

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    Concrete Playground’s Guide to The 5th Auckland Triennial

    The time to get out and experience The 5th Auckland Triennial for yourself is now, and here is a helpful guide to get you started.

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    Poetic Photography that Visualises Haikus

    Rina Vukobratovic gives her childhood haikus a new, photographic life.

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