July 2015 -

July 24, 2015

New Commissioner announced for 2017 Venice Biennale

Former Arts Council Chair Alastair Carruthers CNZM will be the Commissioner for New Zealand’s 2017 presentation at the Venice Biennale. Arts Council Chairman Dr Dick Grant says Mr Carruthers’ significant leadership, governance and arts experience will make him an assured […]

July 10, 2015

Behind the Biennale: The Secret Power of Simon Denny

Artist Simon Denny talks us through “Secret Power,” his exhibition representing New Zealand, which uncovers the imagery of the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance, comprised of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In towering vitrines built from computer servers, […]