Peter Stichbury will have his first solo exhibition in New York this September. The Proteus Effect will feature five paintings and a suite of prints reflecting the metamorphosis that occurs through digital self-representation via the use of avatars and invented personas.

There is also a book out soon, watch this space.

Tiger in suit case. Because Airport security is so lax these days .

My faith in Auckland was restored on Sunday when I visited (albeit a week late) the new home of the James Wallace Arts Trust.

Well done to the Auckland City Council and TSB on this project, well organised, well presented and well run.

It is nice to know that Auckland's development as a City is not just about rugby and that we can achieve some outstanding results when we try.

Place of the upside down by Roger Ballen.

A Photographer friend put me on to this fantastic site. It is called 20x200 and sells affordable art and limited edition prints.

I just purchased this Roger Ballen print for $50.00 and it has just turned up with signed authentication.

Check it out.