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Photograph by Neil Macbeth 157
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Civil Defence staff conferring at their headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery during the immediate aftermath of the 22 February earthquake. On the back wall maps of the city on which areas of importance have been marked with stickers and marker pens can be seen.
As Far As Eye Can See Photograph 4
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the outside of the building housing the As Far As Eye Can See exhibition. Posters in the window advertise the exhibition.
As Far As Eye Can See Photograph 6
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A photograph of some of the craft artists who were involved in creating the As Far As Eye Can See exhibition.
Is This One on the Endangered Species List
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A broken window decorated with a lizard emblem on a building on Hereford Street. The photographer comments, "Many of the buildings are waiting to be demolished. As this one has been abandoned it is probably on the list".
Like Shattered Guttering
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Dried liquefaction silt in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "The liquefaction after the 23 December earthquake in Christchurch started to dry out and the thicker deposits started to curl up like broken drain pipe".
Crust to Cracks
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Dried liquefaction silt in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "The day before this was liquefaction pouring out of the ground, but within a day it has dried up and will soon turn into a gritty dust".
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 710
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
As Far As Eye Can See Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a group of people plaiting fabric strips to create artworks for the As Far As Eye Can See exhibition.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Angel Praying
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Detail of the damaged cross and angel statue on top of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The photographer comments, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament showing one of the two angels praying and the broken cross".
Understanding Loss
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Part of the Kiwi brain drain to Australia, Christchurch artist Mike Hewson prepares to show his new countrymen the impact of the earthquakes on his hometown and his art.
The Christchurch Angel
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Graffiti of an angel clutching a bottle, accompanied by the text "Chritchurch (sic) living make a good man drink." The photographer comments, "Living in Christchurch during the earthquakes was hard on all of us. Some people got drunk to forget or blot out the aftershocks, whilst others dare not drink so that they would be in full control just in case another big earthquake/aftershock occurred. As of today 24 September 2011 there has been 8660 earthquakes/aftershocks in the Christchurch area".
Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 154
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The back entrance to the Ng art gallery building on Madras Street. The awning from Bains of Madras Street sits on the ground beside cordon fencing around a damaged building.
12:51 February 22nd 2011
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Digitally manipulated image of the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, superimposed with a seismograph trace. The photographer comments, "What we want to forget, but must remember".
They Tried to Put Humpty Together Again
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A damaged brick building has wooden bracing holding the walls together. The photographer comments, "This building came through the September Christchurch quake with a few band aid plasters, but the February quake means that she is now DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)".
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated photograph of the sign for the Boulevarde restaurant. The photographer comments, "The title is very appropriate as this restaurant was closed after the February Christchurch earthquake. The area has been cordoned off for ages now and everything will probably be demolished.
The Strange Lines of Bubbles in Earthquake Liquefaction
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Liquefaction in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "This is the liquid part of liquefaction left when the heavier sand content has dropped down. After the double quake in Christchurch local to me I found these strange lines of bubbles on the surface".
WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 093
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. In the background a member of the Red Cross is being interviewed by a news reporter.
Helen Devereux Photograph 100
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Under the trees in the Botanic Gardens was a 'Road Cone Art Competition', to see what sculptures the public could make out of a road cone. This work was titled 'Conllicious'.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1786
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Street art on the Knox Church at the corner of Bealey Ave. It depicts a plaster with the words "I'll kiss it better" next to it in a speech bubble.
New Zealand’s Tallest Building – NZ Express Co. 1905
Articles, Lost Christchurch
New Zealand’s first skyscraper was built on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets between 1905 – 06 for the New Zealand Express Company. This state of the art seven storey buil…
Ruth Gardner's Blog 04/01/2011: Lava Live
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 4 January 2011 entitled, "Lava Live".
Ruth Gardner's Blog 30/08/2011: Borrow a Brooch
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 August 2011 entitled, "Borrow a Brooch".
Ruth Gardner's Blog 22/11/2011: Cone Creations
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 November 2011 entitled, "Cone Creations".
Ruth Gardner's Blog 08/11/2011: Pathside Pronouncement
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 8 November 2011 entitled, "Pathside Pronouncement".
Ruth Gardner's Blog 25/10/2011: Additional Artwork
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 25 October 2011 entitled, "Additional Artwork".
Photograph by Paul Corliss 1028
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Old foundry, Woolston".
Santana Did Not Rock 'n Roll Christchurch
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A billboard on the side of the Christchurch Town Hall advertises a performance by Santana on Tuesday 22 March 2011. The photographer comments, "Due to the earthquake the previous month Carlos Santana cancelled the concert. He did return though for a concert on 17 March 2013".
What Lies Beneath?
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A broken concrete floor slab in a residential property. The photographer comments, "Now that our house is to be rebuilt some time in the distant future, I decided to relay the loose and broken tiles. I took some photos to show what lies beneath".
As Free as a Caged Bird
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An advertising poster outside Minx Dining Room and Bar on Lichfield Street depicts Katy Perry in a bird cage. The photographer comments, "One of the sites you will see on the Christchurch CBD red zone tour".
No Withdrawals From This Hole in the Wall
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Broken panelling on a building on Colombo Street has exposed the interior of the walls. The photographer comments, "Seen in the Christchurch Earthquake Red Zone. If you saw this anywhere else in the world you would have thought that it was a piece of modern art".