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A Design for a New Christchurch Cathedral
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A proposed design by John Raven for a new cathedral, tied to a cordon fence. Clarendon Tower can be seen in the background. The photographer comments, "Someone is asking for designs for a new Christchurch Cathedral after it was announced that the old historical building will not be repaired, to be put on the fences through which people can see the de-construction of the old one. This design looks a great one to me".
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:21 12:22:12)
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A photograph of street art on Fitzgerald Avenue, near the On Fitz cafe. On the left is a painting of a waxeye bird. Next to it is written "South bound". On the right is a painting of a blue-skinned figure. Next to the man is written "Li'l Elliot.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:02:20 13:46:58)
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A photograph of street art in the central city. The artwork depicts an excited blue alien positioned next to the letters "DTR!". Next to that, is artwork depicting Doctor Who and his Tardis. Above, is pink tag text with a Dalek in it. A section of the path in front of the artwork is sectioned off by road barriers.
Mark Lincoln Photograph 199
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A residential property in Bexley with an overgrown garden. A wheelbarrow has been abandoned in the garden, and the garage door is tagged with graffiti. Dried liquefaction silt still covers the ground. The photographer comments, "Today I took a drive around the residential area between Bexley and New Brighton. It was a stark reminder to be thankful for the situation we're in and perhaps not complain too much that our garden wall hasn't yet been rebuilt".
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 09:01:00)
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A photograph of street art between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. The artwork shows a face with many patterns drawn on it. There are different characters drawn on either side of the face. On the left side, there is the Japanese character for "mother" and the letters DNB. On the right side of the face is the English word "love".
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 (1)
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A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of two armchairs, a table and a floor lamp situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 (2)
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A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of two armchairs, a table and a floor lamp situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 (3)
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A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of two armchairs, a table and a floor lamp situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 8
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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The journal is being 'launched' with an elastic tie by Freerange Press director Barnaby Bennett. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.
Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 6
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A photograph of Freerange Press director Barnaby Bennett standing on a chair to give a speech at the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 17:57:27
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A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of two armchairs, a table and a floor lamp situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 18:29:54
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A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of a floor lamp, dresser and stool situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 72
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A photograph of Olivia standing next to a Adshel bus stop poster. The poster has an All Right? poster with her quote on it, in answer to the question, "What makes us feel all right?" "Keeping active and busy by walking around the park every day. Olivia, Belfast." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 87
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A photograph of Waimarie Rawson-Griffiths (left) and Karuna Thurlow (right) next to a billboard with Thurlow's portrait on it. The billboard is in Hagley Park for the 2015 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka festival, and is part of All Right?'s Te Waioratanga project. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 10 March 2015.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 62
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A photograph of Shona Hickey standing next to a Adshel bus stop poster. The poster has an All Right? poster with her quote on it, in answer to the question, "What makes us feel all right?" "A jog along the beach. Shona, Mt Pleasant." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 17 May 2013 at 9:25am.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 63
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A photograph of Jack standing next to a Adshel bus stop poster. The poster has an All Right? poster with his quote on it, in answer to the question, "What makes us feel all right?" "Playing my guitar. Jack (11), Woolston." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 13 May 2013 at 4:03pm.
Photograph of Gap Filler project 20 (17)
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A poem written on Gap Filler and Poetica's "Instant Poetry" wall on Colombo Street. The poem reads, "Amidst the shards of glass and twisted steel, beside the fallen brick and scattered concrete, we began to understand that there is beauty in the broken. Strangers do not live here anymore". This poem was picked by the public as the favourite poem written on the wall. It was then painted permanently onto the mural.
The River Photograph 2013:10:25 17:59:19
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A photograph of a floating installation on the Avon River as part of Canterbury Tales. The installation consists of a floor lamp, dresser and stool situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
The River Photograph 2013:10:27 12:23:42
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a floating installation titled The River on the Avon River. The installation consists of two chairs, a lamp and a table, situated on a grass-covered platform, with net curtains hanging from the frame. It was created by students from Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture for Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 52
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A photograph of a building on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue. Large sections of the building have collapsed and the bricks have spilled onto the footpath below. Scaffolding has been constructed around the rest of the building, blocking it from view. In the foreground steel fencing and road cones have been placed across Victoria Street as a cordon.
Plato Creative Photograph 12
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An interior view of the Cranmer Court building's octagonal corner section, which housed Plato Creative from March 2008 to November 2009. The photograph showcases the building's high windows and intricate wooden ceiling. Although designed as a book depot, this room was used as the principal's office while Christchurch Normal School was operating from the building. A table with chairs set around it can be seen in the lower part of the photograph.
TJs Kazbah, 1 Bowhill Road, New Brighton Before the Christchurch Earthquake
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A photograph of TJ's Kasbah in North New Brighton, taken before the February 2011 earthquake. The photographer comments, "Here is what 1 Bowhill Road looked like before the Christchurch earthquake. It was called the Ozone store, which originally was incorporated in the blue Ozone building on the other side of the road".
The Chimney Demon
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A demon mask hangs from a brick chimney in New Brighton. Some of the bricks at the base of the chimney appear to have moved. The photographer comments, "Since the September earthquake brick chimneys have been tumbling down. I do not know if this was put up to ward off shaking of the chimney during earthquakes, but it seems to be working. This chimney has now been taken down at the end of March 2012 and replaced with a simple metal flue".
Down and Out
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A digitally manipulated photograph of a letterbox lying on the ground in front of a red-stickered house. The photographer comments, "An abandoned red stickered house just outside the four avenues that surround Christchurch CBD. The letterbox came down when the wall it was attached to collapsed. The occupants would have had strict instructions to stay out as the property is too dangerous to enter in case there is another earthquake or big aftershock".
A Window to the Past
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A bollard covered in tattered posters. The photographer comments, "After the Christchurch February 2011 earthquake no more adverts were pasted onto this advertising pillar. Over a year later the posters are starting to peel off and reveal older ones. It seems that the constant addition of new posters was keeping everything in equilibrium, but with no new posters everything is literally falling apart".
Terra Probe
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Workers operate a drilling rig inside a Terra Probe truck, which has been raised on jacks to make it stable. The photographer comments, "Another completely different company testing what is below the surface to determine what type of foundations new houses will need. This is in one the blue/green area of earthquake shaken Christchurch. Strangely this is 3 metres away from where the other testing was done".
The Memorial Gates
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A digitally manipulated image of a daffodil placed on the gates of QEII Stadium. The photographer comments, "Someone placed a daffodil on the gates to the QEII Stadium in Christchurch. The stadium is being razed to the ground after being very badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. Besides being a Commonwealth Games stadium it was also housed one of the best swimming pools in the region".
Lux City
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A digitally manipulated image of light sculptures on Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event. The photographer comments, "This was part of the LuxCity event in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was a way of creating a city of lights on the sites of demolished buildings in the earthquake devastated red zone. 350 architecture and design students from all around New Zealand created and constructed 16 pop up spaces".
Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 109
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A photograph of a house on Glenarm Terrace in Dallington. The chimney fell off the roof during the September earthquake and the bricks are still lying on the ground. A tarpaulin has been placed over the top of the hole to prevent water damage inside the house. Ironically, it has been weighed down with bricks. Spring flowers can be seen in the garden.
Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 061
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A photograph of a large trench at the entrance to a street in Christchurch. There is water and liquefaction in the trench. Road cones have been placed around it as a warning. In the background, two personnel from the New Zealand Army are guarding the entrance to the street. They are wearing their army uniforms and high-visibility vests.