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Aotearoa Artswire

BY Gabi Lardies
09 April, 2026

What place does art have in a world that feels like it’s falling apart?

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War, roses, and the news
- By Gabi Lardies
- 09 April, 2026
What place does art have in a world that feels like it’s falling apart?
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- By Austin Haynes
- 03 April, 2026
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