Author Archives: Angela Dawn

Fashion Forward: Disruption through Design ~ Boosted campaign

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Angela Dawn

Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design is an upcoming exhibition and a celebration of fabulous frocks, beautiful couture and the work and voices of fashion disruptors. Alongside this exhibition of the brazen and the chic, is a lush 220-page catalogue … Continue reading →

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Ataahua Mahi – Beautiful Work

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Angela Dawn

Fashion fans can see Simone Montgomery’s millinery on Display for Dunedin Fashion ID week. See her work on display from 30 April – 6th May in two venues: Mayer Shoes in Wall St Mall Dunedin – with thanks, Glen and Poppy Fashion … Continue reading →

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The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood at Bendigo Art Gallery

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Angela Dawn

Wall of costume design sketches, Image; supplied While planning my dream trip to see the House of Dior exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria I discovered that Bendigo Art Gallery had an Edith Head exhibition on at the same time. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Unbound: Liberating women

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Angela Dawn

We are delighted to announce the 2018 CTANZ symposium! Unbound: Liberating women 21-23 September 2018, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin Recognising 125 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand, the 2018 CTANZ symposium offers an opportunity to explore the past, present or … Continue reading →

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Land Girls and Lifesavers, painting by Sally Spicer

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Angela Dawn

In Land Girls and Lifesavers, Sally Spicer has created paintings and prints that observe the varied lives and contributions of New Zealand women during World War II. Sally, who specialises in portraiture, worked from black and white photos from the … Continue reading →

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Mycelia:Mycelium, by Angela Carter at Window Space Gallery, Northtec

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Angela Dawn

  Mycelia:Myceliuim, 2017, detail. The hidden world of mycelia and mycelium – a large scale hand embroidery. Full details and the press release are available on Angela’s blog. On this work: Mycelia:Mycelium is an examination of the relationship humans have with fungi, … Continue reading →

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