In the early 90’s i used to ride a fixie around london as a cycle messenger and i had a beat up old track bike that looked like the cheap version to this puppy. i think cycle messengers are responsible for making these bikes the urban choice in cities around the world. might be a while before napier cyclists embrace this aesthetic but i’m feeling it.

thanks to john from Avanti Plus in Hastings for hooking us up.

The Box has arrived, locked and full of fine prints. Next Saturday and Sunday 4 – 5 September we will be hosting the Muka youth print exhibition. It’s an exhibition for only the young ones, strictly no adults.

Muka Youth Prints

Artists include some of NZ’s finest. Great way to get your kids into appreciating art or extend that existing collection.

Charlotte Graham has produced a nice collection of native bird woodcuts. each is an edition of 30 and are $650 each.

Tui Girl
430 x 290

Piwakawaka
430 x 290

Te Kahu
430 x 290

Tieke
430 x 290mm

Paula Coulthard has produced a lovely batch of union jack inspired pillow covers with feather inners.

$220.00 each

Here is a new print for this week. It is based on the Fantasyland Castle now part of Splash Planet which now has slides coming off it in all directions. The Pirate Ship might have to be the next undertaking.

3 Colours
Edition of 50
$80.00

when i was growing up the fernhill tavern was pretty notorious for the locals punching out anyone who was not a local. the pub is now a backpackers and still full of charm.