“New Zealand art is incredibly strong and incredibly inexpensive compared to art internationally,” says Stephanie Post with all the authority of a woman who is co-director of the Auckland Art Fair. Jane Ussher/NZ House & Garden Artist Lisa Reihana created this work titled the Wharema Triptych especially for the house in 2017 from her series In Pursuit of Venus Infected. Jane Ussher/NZ House & Garden Twin phoenix palms add a tropical note to this most English of buildings, built in 1887 and called Wharema, and a garden filled with English roses and lavender. Notwithstanding her awareness of the value of New Zealand art, Stephanie says she never buys with investment in mind and she doesn’t spend a lot. Instead the couple see their roles at both Jasmax and the Auckland Art Fair as facilitators of local talent.

Source: Stuff January 17, 2021 20:34 UTC