I love 2008

There is not much to write about in the New Zealand art world during the holiday period; most galleries are closed or keeping 'summer hours' while gallerists and artists recuperate from the previous season. But it is about to slip smoothly into 2nd gear, with a few concentrated weeks of exhibition openings and events.

Artspace is beginning the year with a series of public events orchestrated by Dunedin collective, rice and beans. In the next few weeks you can attend performances, talks, or a rizograph tutorial, and from the 27 January you can also pick up a brand new Artspace edition: a Kate Newby tote bag (image above).

Artspace is New Zealand leading public gallery dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. Well worth a visit! See www.artspace.org.nz for more information.