A photograph of Mike Hewson's artwork, 'Government Life Suspension', being installed on the side of the former Chancery Arcade.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's artwork, 'Deconstruction', being installed on the walkway between Ballantyne's and the former bus exchange building.
A video of members of the public burning the 'Temple for Christchurch' art piece at the Motukara Raceway. The art piece was designed by artist Hippathy Valentine to provide a mechanism for emotional healing alongside the physical rebuilding of Christchurch. People were encouraged to visit the temple and to write stories and leave memorabilia. The piece is being burned to signify the release of these stories.
An aerial photograph looking south over the Christchurch City Council administration building on Worcester Street with the Christchurch Art Gallery in the foreground.
A PDF copy of pages 112-113 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer'. Image: Michael Parekowhai Chapman's Homer 2011. Bronze, stainless steel. Courtesy of the artist and Michael Lett, Auckland. Photo with permission: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Photo: John Collie.
A pot of flowers left in front of '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.
A man hoses down a piece of art in the form of a mosaic seat in the Civic Square site in Lyttelton.
A photograph of a coloured tape installation on a wire fence on the corner of Manchester Street and Cashel Street.
A photograph of a coloured tape installation on a wire fence on the corner of Manchester Street and Cashel Street.
A photograph of a coloured tape installation on a wire fence on the corner of Manchester Street and Cashel Street.
A photograph of Ronnie Van Hout's installation, 'Comin' Down', on the roof of the Alice in Videoland building.
A PDF copy of pages 252-253 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Udder'. Photos: Trent Hiles
A PDF copy of pages 264-265 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Knit Happens'. Photos: Jen McBride
A PDF copy of pages 250-251 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Cardencity'. Photos: Trent Hiles
A photograph of Ronnie Van Hout's installation, 'Comin' Down', on the roof of the Alice in Videoland building.
A photograph of street art on a brick wall on Colombo Street. Two artists can be seen working on scaffolding on the right.
A PDF copy of pages 366-367 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Government Life Suspension'.
A PDF copy of pages 372-373 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Container Love (Container Cosy)'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett
A PDF copy of pages 364-365 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Deconstruction'.
In the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, Christchurch, New Zealand is framed as a ‘transi- tional’ city, moving from its demolished past to a speculative future. The ADA Mesh Cities project asks what role media art and networks may play in the transitional city, and the practices of remembering, and reimagining space.
Christchurch Art Gallery curator talks about the show she has recently taken to Western Australia about the consequences of the earthquakes on Christchurch artists.
An aerial photograph looking north-east over the Christchurch Arts Centre, where major repairs are underway. The Christchurch Art Gallery is visible in the distance.
'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake. In the background is the framework for the temporary cardboard cathedral.
'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake. In the background a digger is parked on a rubble pile.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of an aged advertisement for Polson's Decorators & Signwriters. The slogan reads, "Protect your investment, paint your property regularly and save money". This photograph was captured on Manchester Street.
A photograph of a damaged brick building on High Street. In the background, Ronnie Van Hout's installation, 'Comin' Down', is visible on the roof of the Alice in Videoland building.
A photograph of a damaged brick building on High Street. In the background, Ronnie Van Hout's installation, 'Comin' Down', is visible on the roof of the Alice in Videoland building.