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The Artist Will Live Forever: Remembering Billy Apple

6 Sep 2021

Today we learned one of New Zealand's most influential visual artists, Billy Apple, has died. Jesse speaks with Art historian, director of The Adam Art Gallery and Billy Apple biographer, Christina… Audio

Artist Billy Apple and his Rewi Alley connection

29 Nov 2019

Yesterday we talked about Rewi Alley, and his work in China. Today, we're joined by artist Billy Apple who was inspired by Rewi Alley - after an incredible coincidence this year saw him staying on the… Audio

Billy Apple: creativity at his core

13 May 2018

This week distinguished New Zealand visual artist Billy Apple was honoured with the NZ Arts Foundation's highest honour, the Icon Award. Billy Apple is regarded as this country's most significant… Audio

N=1 - an artist's microbiome

5 Apr 2018

A 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of artist Billy Apple has changed during his adult life. Audio

N=1 - an artist's microbiome

5 Apr 2018

A 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of artist Billy Apple has changed during his adult life.

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Our Changing World for 5 April 2018

5 Apr 2018

Stable isotopes found in teeth, fur and even whiskers can show where marine animals feed, and a 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of one man has changed during his adult life. Audio

Anthony Byrt: art, criticism, and poker

17 Sep 2016

Kim Hill talks to New Zealand critic and journalist Anthony Byrt, writer for Metro, contributor to international contemporary art magazine Artforum International, and Reviewer of the Year at the 2015… Audio

Billy Apple exhibition opens in Christchurch

14 Jul 2016

John Britten's record-setting motorbike was unveiled at the Christchurch Art Gallery today at the launch of a new exhibition by acclaimed artist Billy Apple which officially opens this weekend. Audio

Billy Apple - Major Retrospective

15 Mar 2015

Billy Apple is widely regarded as New Zealand's most significant conceptual artist. He's been recognised internationally, his works are in the Tate Britain, Guggenheim and other collections. The… Audio