
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 April 2013 entitled, "Reading Room".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 20 February 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
When the new Canterbury Earthquake Memorial was revealed last month, something unusual happened for a work of public art. It was universally appreciated! Christchurch filmmaker Rick Harvie has documented the two year long project from seeking submissions though to the official ceremony. Rick tells Lynn Freeman he's about to put his now finished documentary, including footage of the ceremony and feedback from a range of people, online.
After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight.
A photograph of a damaged house has been reflected in the lower part of the image and digitally manipulated.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 23 January 2014 entitled, "Alhambra Attractions".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 August 2012 entitled, "Sunday Strolling".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 21 February 2013 entitled, "Conspicuous Canopy".
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. These buildings were demolished this afternoon 09 March 2011 - Gone!
Christchurch command 2118 keeping track of units around town. Outside art gallery EOC (Emergency Operation Control)
Earthquakes are one of the few natural disasters Australia seldom experiences. We find out from curator Felicity Milburn how our neighbours have responded to an exhibition of earthquake related art direct from Christchurch.
Site is a contemporary art/architecture/media proposal for inner-city living in Christchurch. Originated prior to the 4 Sept. 2010 earthquake, in response to a Christchurch City Council plan to increase the number of central city residents. Includes a video file and blog, including archive.
Taken one week after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR. We stood near here during the 2 minute silence observed by all New Zealanders.
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Mayor Bob Parker at Art Gallery".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Mayor Bob Parker at Art Gallery".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 April 2012 entitled, "Peterborough Project".
Shag Rock, also known as Rapanui Rock, crumbled to a third of its original size after the magnitude 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011
A view after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 22 February 2011. Corner of Barbadoes and Kilmore Streets. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. USAR being briefed at the Art Gallery".
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".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 03 November 2013 entitled, "Goings-on on Gloucester".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 21 November 2011, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.