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An independent guide to selected significant contemporary new zealand artists, with dozens of images plus biographies, bibliographies, price guide, gallery links and a focussed links page. Contemporary art means art of the moment, but defining it beyond that and its openended date range is challenging, as the very notion of defining art became a personal quest in the hands of each artist, which resulted in everexpanding possibilities. Totally unique created by book artist and author liz constable in new zealand. Local artist regan balzer te arawa, ngati ranginui is showcasing a range of her beautiful artworks in. Encountering the spiritual in contemporary art addresses the subject in depth for the first time in over three decades. From the historical to the cutting edge this is the definitive, accessible sampler of new zealand art and artists. Beatnik publishing beatniks publications are a range of art, recipe and educational books, presented beautifully with attention to longevity and accessibility of content. Waikato museum hosts two wellknown national art awards. Contemporary art books art subject guides at university of. The life and times of a new zealand art dealer from montana awardwinning author jill trevelyan comes the first biography of peter mcleavey, the charismatic, pioneering art dealer who since the 1960s has shaped even transformed new zealand.
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