Remembering Peggy Ashton
Remembering Peggy Ashton on Suffrage Day: 8th December 1920 – 6th September 2013 Peggy Ashton was a much loved Devonport local, one of those wonderful people who, through their involvement and commitment, give meaning to community. Peggy was a peace…
Vernacular Art
One of the captivating attributes of the vernacular is the vast variety of specialties and perspectives it may be used to describe. It becomes powerful when a group or individual use it to describe their pursuits, as it is generally…
120 years of Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand
In 1893 today New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections. South Australia was the next country to grant women the vote in 1895, although it was not until…
Gifford Jackson’s investiture for his services to design
Warmest congratulations to Gifford Jackson for his investiture on Wednesday. Gifford (above second from left) received an ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) for his services to design. What an accomplishment! The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir…
Gond Artists: Beasts and Birds in the Vernacular Lounge
In a departure from the usual exhibitions held in the Vernacular Lounge the Depot Artspace is pleased to host a show which features the work of Madhya Pradesh-based Gond artists, Bhajju Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti, Durga Bai, Rajendra Shyam and…