Journal

Articles & Interviews

Here at Webb’s we are fortunate to come into contact with a myriad of objects that carry with them a rich legacy of narratives, histories, traditions, and bursts of genius (or pure luck!).

In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to discuss their expert knowledge, we also explore insights from artists, academics, and trend-setters to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.

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Essay | Ralph Hotere’s Requiem (B) (For Tony)

A series of posters to complement Billy Apple's architectural interventions of art galleries in the late 1970s and early 80s serve as an early indication of the graphic template that was to become the artist's enduring signature. In this essay, writer, curator and editor Christina Barton explores the context and history of this poster ahead of its auction through Works of Art live sale on Monday 28 July, 6.30pm.

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Article, Art Federico Monsalve Article, Art Federico Monsalve

Essay | Billy Apple: Exposé

A series of posters to complement Billy Apple's architectural interventions of art galleries in the late 1970s and early 80s serve as an early indication of the graphic template that was to become the artist's enduring signature. In this essay, writer, curator and editor Christina Barton explores the context and history of this poster ahead of its auction through Works of Art live sale on Monday 28 July, 6.30pm.

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The Beatles Autographs

In June of 1964 Timaru’s Christopher Watson won a competition to meet the world’s most successful band of all time: The Beatles. Webb’s is now auctioning the printed menu that the Fab Four autographed for him as a memento of their time together.

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