Public art installations on in Christchurch

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A couple of the most intriguing public art installations on in Christchurch. Dr Jessica Halliday discusses COCA gallery's window space project and Riki Manuel describes his art installations made from the ruins of earthquake hit buildings.

Art Installation in Gloucester St

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'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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'185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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A photograph of an installation titled 'Murmur'. The installation is part of the LUXCITY event. Tutor: Craig Moller

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Information about '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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Detail of '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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Detail of '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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Information about the '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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Information table about '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.

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A photograph of an installation titled 'In Your Face'. The installation is part of the LUXCITY event. Tutor: Fraser Horton

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A photograph of an installation on the corner of Manchester Street and Worcester Street. The installation is titled "Archrobatics", and is part of the LUXCITY event.

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A photograph of installations being constructed on the corner of Gloucester Street and Colombo Street for the LUXCITY event. In the foreground is the installation titled "In Your Face", and to the right is the installation titled "Etch-a-Sketch".

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A large scale interactive art installation that seeks to provide a mechanism for emotional healing alongside the physical rebuilding of the city.

COCA Windows Project Photograph 2

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A photograph of 'Screensaver', an installation by Ed Lust. The installation was displayed in the carport of the COCA gallery when the remainder of the building was yellow-stickered.

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A montage of photographs of the creation of the installation 'Tonic'. The installation is part of the LUXCITY event. Tutors: Annabel Pretty, Cesar Wagner, Peter McPherson

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A photograph of crowds at the LUXCITY event. The photograph shows installations on the corner of Gloucester Street and Colombo Street. In the foreground is the installation titled "In Your Face", and to the right is the installation titled "Etch-a-Sketch".

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A photograph of an installation on the corner of Gloucester Street and Colombo Street. The installation is titled "Etch-a-Sketch", and is part of the LUXCITY event.

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A photograph of crowds at the LUXCITY event. The photograph shows an installation on Worcester Street, with the new Press building in the background. The installation is titled "Murmur".

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A photograph of an installation on the corner of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street. The installation is titled "60 Lights Market", and is part of the LUXCITY event.

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A photograph of an installation titled 'Halo', which is part of the LUXCITY event.

COCA Windows Project Photograph 1

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A photograph of 'We Won't Need Legs to Stand', an installation by Sam Eng. The installation was displayed in the window of the COCA gallery when the remainder of the building was yellow-stickered.

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Damage to the Cranmer Courts. Mike Hewson's art installation, 'Homage To The Lost Spaces (Government Life Building Studio Series)' can be seen on the bottom right.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 252-253: Udder

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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

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An artist's impression of the installation 'Atmosphere', created as part of the LUXCITY event. Tutor: Sue Hillery

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 346-347: Frames

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A PDF copy of pages 346-347 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Frames'. Photos: Te-O

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An artist's impression of the installation 'Altitude', created as part of the LUXCITY event. Tutors: David Turner, Lester Mismash