The Gardener: remembering my Mother
She parks on the road in front of the dense, high, dark green hedge that…
Browsing: Western Bay of Plenty
A Visual Trifecta: 2 films and a tele binge
Trifecta sounds so much more exciting that “threefa” . we’ve two film reviews from Nick…
And Again: TAGing Sunday
First walk through the Tauranga Art Gallery doors in an unconscionable age. I could blame…
TECT: having a DAD Moment?
“Decide announce defend” DAD. No I didn’t make that up – it’s in one of…
The Sunday Series: Max Gimblett
“Maxwell Harold Gimblett ONZM, HonD (born 5 December 1935 is a New Zealand and American…
Bay Rains: a social enterprise for Oz
Bay Rains is a social enterprise; a Western Bay of Plenty-based fundraiser for the diverse…
Busted: Auckland & Black Asterisk – Part 1
In 2019 ARTbop undertook its first Busted to see the work of Murray Cammick at…
That was last weekend: four exhibitions + more. Part 1
Last weekend two exhibition openings under the auspices of The Incubator Creative Hub: 111 at…
Okorore: Nga Toi Maori – a Maori art space
In another beautifully refurbished old wooden building of Tauranga is Okorore: Nga Toi Maori. The…
Show us Your Deck: skateboard art at The Incubator Gallery
Show us your Deck is just another example of the range of creativity you’ll find…