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Tra la laaaa!!! Meet Ingrid Anderson and her fabulous range of textiles!

Inspired by a love of New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, founder and textile designer Ingrid Anderson is an environmental enthusiast. Ingrid trained as a screen printer and in 1998 she established Ingrid Anderson Textile Design. Her passion for great … Continue reading

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Check out Union Design – Showcasing at the 1st NZ Art + Design Week 2010

Paula Coulthard and Sue Haldane are the designers behind the Union Design Range, combining their talents from other ventures the two women came together to craft statement furniture pieces that are beautifully made with a real concentration on quality made NZ … Continue reading

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Timothy John – Furniture Designer extraordinare all the way from Whakatane

Timothy John grew up in a laid back sunny beach town in the Bay of Plenty and spent most of his free time on a surfboard. He then stowed the board away and spent a number of years in his … Continue reading

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Drum roll please… Introducing – Dave Beazley

Dave Beazley’s career began with a diploma in cabinetmaking from Whangarei Polytechnic in 2000. After being in the trade for two years Beazley enrolled in the Bachelor of Design degree at Unitec in Auckland – a tuition from which he … Continue reading

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The fabulous Ilse-Marie Erl – Jeweller showcasing at MoAD NZ Art + Design Week

Originally from Germany Ilse-Marie Erl immigrated to New Zealand in 1986. In 1999 she graduated with a Bachelor of Design from Unitec, School of Design & Visual Arts, Auckland. Erl is a contemporary jewellery maker with knowledge of and interest … Continue reading

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Look who’s on the Canvas Wishlist today!!

If you didn’t know already a selection of the MoAD ‘Alice In Wonderland’ signature teapots are now available at Douglas & Bec in Ponsonby. And today our favourite pink teapot is featured on the Canvas Wishlist!!! There we are above … Continue reading

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Meet Cheryl Sills – Featured Jeweller in the MoAD Art + Design Week!!

Cheryl Sills works primarily with silver and modern materials such as silicone rubber and resin. Her fascination with combining traditional and modern materials started during her four-year degree course in Dundee, Scotland. Cheryl is now based in Auckland and renting … Continue reading

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Introducing: Kate McIntyre – Ceramic Artist

Kate McIntyre is an Auckland-based Ceramicist who is currently making delicate forms that explore the translucent qualities of Bone China Porcelain. Originally from Golden Bay in the South Island, a place renowned for its natural beauty, it is no wonder … Continue reading

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Introducing: Daniel Rose – Photographer

Featured Photographer Daniel Rose completed a Diploma in Contemporary Photography at the Design and Arts College of New Zealand, Rose then went on to study for a Bachelor of Design majoring in photography at Unitec, Auckland. He graduated with honours in 2006 and … Continue reading

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Introducing Annie Smits Sandano

Annie was born in Brazil and has lived between New Zealand and her home country for the past ten years. Annie completed part of her undergraduate training in the USA, where she attended the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design … Continue reading

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Announcement – The Official Line Up

Drum Roll Please… We have gathered together an amazing cross-section of creative NZ talents to form a progressive union of artists and designers for NZs first ever Art + Design Week. And here they are…. Annie Smits Sandano – PRINT … Continue reading

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MoAD Annual Art + Design week 2010

Show dates: Saturday 13th November – Sunday 21st November Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm Venue – Will Pop Up in Central Auckland – Keep Posted! MoAD is upping the ante this year – we are set to host NZ’s inaugural … Continue reading

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ Series

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The second annual Ministry of Art & Design sale is here, showcasing the incredible talents of a select group of local artists and designers that are exceptional at their craft. Strong emphasis is placed on quality rather than quantity and … Continue reading

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