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Articles & Interviews
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.
In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to dive into their expert knowledge, and explore insights from artists and academics to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.
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Essay | Brent Wong: Building with Landscape and Clouds
Brent Wong’s surreal, dreamlike landscapes offer more than a striking vision of New Zealand’s natural environment—they probe the uneasy relationship between permanence and transience, nature and human presence.
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.
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.
Works of Art - Winter 2025 - Foreword
A stellar cohort of female, Māori artists is leading the charge in this particular catalogue, celebrating voices that have long shaped Aotearoa’s visual art landscape.
Wāhine Māori Artists Take Centre Stage in Art Auction
A stellar cohort of female, Māori artists is leading the charge in this particular catalogue, celebrating voices that have long shaped Aotearoa’s visual art landscape.
An Interview with Multimedia Artist Max Patté
To coincide with the show Colours of Home – Selling Exhibition at Webb’s Wellington, we speak to Max Patté about his first solo show in New Zealand in over a decade.
An Interview with Artist Matthew Browne
To coincide with the show Three Generations, four painters – Selling Exhibition at Webb’s Wellington, we speak to Matthew Browne about an exhibition that combines three generations of his family.
Into the Abyss
Up for auction in Webb's Works of Art live auction is a hypnotising abstract painting by Gretchen Albrecht which shows the artist's highly unique visual language.
Goldie's First Masterpiece up for Auction
Still life by the iconic painter is in Webb’s March Works of Art live auction catalogue
The Story of a Rare Split Enz Artwork
Original Painting in Webb’s Select online art auction.
Designer spotlight: Karim Rashid
An overview of works by one of the world’s most prolific and non-conformist designers
Under the Hammer: How to Start an Art Collection
Starting an art collection is an exciting journey—these tips help you go from admirer to collector with confidence and purpose
The Artist Resale Royalty Scheme
This scheme comes into effect this December, here's what it means for you
Works of Art Auction Results in $3 Million Dollar Sale
One of Webb's most successful art auctions in recent memory
Under the Hammer—A guide to buying prints
Learn about the different types of art prints, the variety in quality, licensing, and more
Te Papa — Online Auction
Webb's is pleased to be hosting an online charity auction to support Te Papa
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