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Book Launch | ‘Artists in Antarctica’ edited by Patrick Shepherd

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Wed 15th November 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Scorpio Books

120 Hereford Street
Christchurch, New Zealand

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Join us and Massey University Press to celebrate the launch of Artists in Antarctica, a stunning celebration of Antarctica’s power to inspire artists of all kinds.

All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

This event is free to attend – please RSVP to rsvp@scorpiobooks.co.nz for catering purposes.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

What transformation happens when writers, musicians and artists stand in the vast, cold spaces of Antarctica? This book brings together paintings, photographs, texts and musical scores by Aotearoa New Zealand artists who have been to the Ice. It explores the impact of this experience on their art and art process, as well as the physical challenges of working in a harsh and unfamiliar environment.

Antarctic science, nature and human history are explored through the creative lens of some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed artists, composers and writers, including Laurence Aberhart, Nigel Brown, Gareth Farr, Dick Frizzell, Anne Noble, Virginia King, Owen Marshall, Grahame Sydney, Ronnie van Hout and Phil Dadson.

To look inside click here.

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