7 Reasons to buy New Zealand Art

New Zealand art reflects the places, stories and creative spirit of Aotearoa. From established and contemporary artists to emerging talent, there is a wealth of work to connect with. Here are seven reasons to bring a little more New Zealand art into your home or work place.

Framed print by Nelson Flower Press of a colorful pressed floral map of New Zealand on a white wall.

New Zealand Art to Live With

From our landscapes and native flora to our stories and people, New Zealand art brings the character and creative spirit of Aotearoa into your home.

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Self portrait of NZ artist Jeremy McCormick in a blue striped shirt, surrounded by water and a cityscape.

Support New Zealand Artists

Buying from Look NZ helps support artists from Aotearoa and gives their work a wider audience. We’re proud to share the work of established and emerging New Zealand artists and celebrate their creativity and unique perspectives

New Zealand Artists
Abstract depiction of fruit, vegetables and people in this colourful print of an original work by Anita Desoto

Art with a story

Art has a story to tell. Anita DeSoto’s vibrant paintings draw on the drama, colour and abundance of the Baroque, reimagining its grand scenes through a contemporary female lens. Her work challenges traditional ideas of gender and power. Discover the stories and ideas behind Anita’s work, and the many artists featured at Look NZ.

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Two framed dark red floral and leaf prints by Solstice Studio on a wooden floor with a white wall background

Choose Art for Every Style and Budget

Find art prints, limited editions and books for $125 or less. A selection of New Zealand art that makes it easy to find something you love, whether you’re buying a gift or adding a little more art to your own home.

Curated Art for Every Budget
Rutu by Rita Angus is a portrait of a woman with white hair holding a flower in front of a tropical beach scene

Enjoy Art from the Te Papa Museum Collection

Through our partnership with Te Papa, you can bring a piece of Aotearoa’s artistic heritage into your home. Our collection includes high-quality prints of important works by New Zealand artists, giving you the opportunity to enjoy and own art from one of New Zealand’s most significant art collections.

Pictured: Rutu by Rita Angus

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A collage of six colourful New Zealand landscape artworks arranged in a grid on a white background.

Curated with Care

We don’t try to be everything to everyone. We carefully select artists and artworks we believe are worth sharing, bringing together a considered collection of original art, prints and books with something for different tastes, spaces and budgets.

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Look NZ owner Jan McPhedran standing in an art gallery with paintings on the wall.

Art Made Easy

At Look NZ, we make buying art simple. Whether you’re looking for an original artwork, a limited edition print or something affordable to brighten a wall, we make it easy to browse, choose and buy art online. We’re here to answer questions, provide clear information and help you find something you’ll love.

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