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Share the joy. Spread the word. It is going to be Massive!!!!

Come on down to 110 CARLTON GORE ROAD, NEWMARKET, AUCKLAND TO SEE SOME NEW & EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN NZ ART + DESIGN IT IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!

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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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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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Da da da da!!!! The Boiler Room

THE BOILER ROOM brings together one of the finest collections of furniture and art sourced from New Zealand’s industrial and institutional past, rendered in timber, metal and glass and steeped in the care-worn patina of age. The Boiler Room offers unique … 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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Sensitive Boyfriend at NZ Art + Design Week this November!

Sensitive boyfriend has been cooking you breakfast and writing you poetry since 2008. Sb is a pillar of sensitivity in the community, and advocate sensitivity in personal relationships. I loiter on the intersection of Sensitive and Whimsical, and see what … Continue reading

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Introducing Martin Horspool – Robot Designer

Martin is one of the few people lucky enough to be able to visualise personalities hidden in disused household objects. The development of these personalities involves some grinding, drilling and riveting until a creation is formed from a pile of … Continue reading

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Introducing Richard Wiles – Carry Corp.

Trained as an architect in the UK, Richards’ interest range from architecture, to furniture and everything in between. He prides himself on having a keen eye for detail and ensuring that everything he produces is of the highest quality. Based … Continue reading

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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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