Wellington

Wellington Zinefest!

steven — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:59 -0800

For those of us who are kicking it in the capital then make sure you get along and check this out, its Wellington Zinefest time!

When Digital Cameras Go Wrong

eddie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:57:02 -0700

These haven’t been photoshopped at all, this is just how they came out of the camera. Wellington & Christchurch a few years ago.

(Cross-posted from edmocentral.com)

The Corrosive Empire

eddie — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:54:38 -0700

As if the joys of Te papa and feasible public transport weren’t enough, here’s another reason to pay the capital a visit. Opening on the 20th of May, Wellington’s Pixel Ink Gallery presents The Corrosive Empire, an exhibition of work by KIRAN-X.

Dark Belles Come Ringing

steven — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:19:52 -0700

Wellington's own Pixel Ink Gallery is opening Melissa McDougall's first solo New Zealand show next week. McDougall is a Wellington-based painter whose new exhibition, Dark Belles, explores how urban dwellers interact with their environment. The show focuses on the idea of a female heroine inhabiting a dark cityscape.

Pop goodness in Welly

steven — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:17:37 -0800

International super stars of vinyl toys, Kidrobot are ready to unleash their newest series of cult pop toy icon the Dunny. In New Zealand there is really only one place to find these awesome wee beasties being launched in style and that is Popup Gallery in Wellington.

Illustrate 08 group goodness

steven — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:48:22 -0800

Illustrate 08 looks to be a great group pre-christmas showing of illustration work from the Wellington arts scene.

Popping down to the Popup

steven — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:26:25 -0700

Wow, has it been that long already? It seems like ages since we last ventured to Wellington for some art toy goodness. Well, the time has come once more for an journey of grandness and toy lovery.

Munny it up artists

steven — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:01:37 -0700

The awesome folks at Popup gallery in Wellybelly are having NZ's most terrific-ist custom vinyl toy competition - Pimp My Munny II.

If It's In My Hand Then It's Real

jmgeorge — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:11:57 -0700

A piece of art that feels like a friend is very satisfying, and when art is handed to you, transformed from a 2-D print into a 3-D object, it’s even easier to develop that familiar bond. Building your collection of “art friends” is addictive; the vastly growing number of art toy collectors and admirers will attest to that.

Vinyl + Wellington + Good times = Popup Dunny Launch

steven — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:40:43 -0800

Me and Jess tripped down to the capital city last weekend for a fun-filled, mad weekend which was launched with a launch.