Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Jeeez - Is it only that long...


A+O nearly 18 months ago just prior to opening the doors...

Monday, September 22, 2008

Invivo launch photos link



INVIVO WINE LAUNCH http://kroad.com/2_Events/220_Invivo/220d_Invivo_Gallery.htm
Held at ART+OBJECT 10 Sept
The great and the gorgeous and the seriously talented flocked to K Road for the launch of this new and very exciting wine. Zambesi designed the beautiful and unique label. 250 people filled this exciting new space to not only imbibe but view artists' work featured at the launch; internationally acclaimed Gregor Kregar's sculptures; Hye Rim Lee's highly sensual digital art installations; and Module's live electronic music ... more

Doulton Lambeth Consigned


Ten pieces of Doulton Lambeth including sgraffito and pate sur pate decorated vases by Hannah and Florence Barlow have been consigned for auction later in the year. Included is a rare piece decorated with cats and kittens. All come from a private collection, a number of these pieces have previously been exhibited in the 1992 Doulton touring exhibition that was sponsered by Courier Post. Further entries are sought of complementary material.

Friday, September 12, 2008

On View Today!

















Viewing opens today for the Contemporary Art + Objects sale. Come along this weekend we are open 11am - 4pm both Saturday and Sunday. Please check our website for our further viewing times. The auction is 6.30pm on Thursday 18th September.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Congratulations Invivo!




In another pairing of like with like, ART+OBJECT is proud to announce its new wine partner is Invivo. The new wine company launches at A+O tonight with a fabulous multi-media extravagnaza which includes artwork and fashion by Gregor Kregor(see illustration), Hye Rim Lee and Zambesi. For those unfortunate enough to miss the select invite list to the opening function, you can sample the first bottling tomorrow night (Thursday 11th) at the Contemporary Art + Objects preview from 6:30pm.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Catalogue Available Today!


Hot off the press today is A+O's flagship Contemporary art + objects September 18 edition. It's sale 24 for us and it's a goodie... It kicks off with the collection of the Hanging Around Group, a modest but very interesting little buying group put together by Te Awamutu personality and staunch NZ arts supporter, Garth O'Brien, before a further 70 odd lots of quality Contemporary Australasian art including major works by Andrew McLeod, Milan Mrksuich, David Noonan, Chris Heaphy, Bill Hammond and many, many more. Exhibtiion preview next Thursday the 11th of September at 6:30pm - come along and check it out, you can also sample the wine of A+O's new wine partner Invivio...
(illustrated, Lot 11 Ava Seymour, Envy)