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New Banksy mural depicting tree foliage appears in London

A new artwork by elusive British street artist Banksy has appeared in London, using green paint sprayed across the side of a building to mimic the foliage of a real, heavily pruned tree that stands a few metres in front of it.

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Big literary names, celebrity faces inform Auckland Writers Festival 2024 line up

Readers and writers are spoiled for choice as the rich line up for the Auckland Writers Festival 2024 is revealed.

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Painter Marikit Santiago named winner of 2024 La Prairie Art Award

Marikit Santiago has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 La Prairie Art Award.

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Sydney Biennale invites us to celebrate our collective resistance in dark times

The 24th edition of the Biennale of Sydney, titled Ten Thousand Suns, is an explosion of joy and creative energy across seven venues, including the sails of the Opera House and White Bay Power Station.

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Five books to read if you fell in love with One Day

One Day has become a topic of conversation everywhere as the much-loved, moving David Nicholls novel gets the Netflix treatment.

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TV drama ‘The New Look’ explores how Dior brought optimism to a war-weary world

A new drama explores how Christian Dior and his contemporaries navigated World War II and changed the face of fashion forever.

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Matisse-inspired jewellery marks new Auckland Art Gallery collection of masterpieces

An Auckland jeweller has created some striking new pieces to mark the launch of a significant new art collection at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

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Sibling Rivalry: A Darkly Comic Exploration of the Fa’a Sāmoa

Auckland Theatre Company’s new play tells the story of a Samoan family in turmoil as each member considers their commitment to tradition, leadership and legacy.

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Through ‘tiny beautiful things’, we can get through this thing called life

There may be some events from which we may never recover but support and understanding go a long way.

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Ten of the best romantic films to watch this Valentine’s Day

Ten very different romantic films to snuggle up on the couch and enjoy.

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New Cristóbal Balenciaga series reveals power, politics and drama of high fashion

Fashion lovers will delight in a new series that delves into the history of famed Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga.

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Climate Change Activists Throw Food at the Mona Lisa

Two climate change activists hurled soup at the protective glass in front of the world-famous “Mona Lisa” painting in Paris’ Louvre museum on Sunday (January 28).

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10 Books Being Made Into Film and TV Shows in 2024

From the pages to our screens, these are the new book adaptations being released this year.

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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ To Become a Stage Musical

Prince’s hit film Purple Rain is being adapted into a stage musical featuring some of the pop musician’s best-loved songs.

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Could visiting a museum be the secret to a healthy life?

Could a doctor’s prescription to visit a museum one day be a widespread initiative?

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Hugh Jackman and Gwyneth Paltrow lead tributes to chef Bill Granger

Hugh Jackman and Gwyneth Paltrow have paid tribute to Australian chef Bill Granger following his death at the age of 54.

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Happy Feet: Step into the World of ’90s Aerobics at Auckland Theatre Co.

Auckland Theatre Company presents Albert Belz’s moving, high-energy, Adam NZ-award-winning nostalgia trip into the world of ’90s aerobics.

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On-stage misfortune leads to a fun night at the theatre

It’s opening night for the Middling Cove Players but their production of Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall is looking dicey.

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Opera for the People

New Zealand Opera’s 2024 season has something to interest everyone – and all of it expressed with maximum emotion.

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Spectacular Schiaparelli garments on show for NGV Triennial

Fantastical feats of fashion by French couture house Maison Schiaparelli are on show in a new presentation as part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial.

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Paris’ Louvre museum set for price hike

 The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that visitors coming to Paris for next year’s Olympic Games will face spiralling costs.

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Feel the Sun: Michael McHugh’s Archipelago Show

Michael McHugh invites art enthusiasts on a visual journey through his latest exhibition, a culmination of years of exploration and creative endeavour.

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“Rizz” Takes Centre Stage as the Word of the Year: Do you have it?

The publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary have declared “Rizz” as the Word of the Year for 2023.

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New documentary details the intricate journey of a Dior perfume’s creation

A new documentary follows the creation of a new perfume for the House of Dior, from bloom to bottle.

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