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Urban legends: city explorations
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Mt Eden, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images.
New Zealand s major centres hold a trove of cultural, artistic, environmental and culinary wonders for a city break that will both enrich and entertain.
Auckland
To truly appreciate the lay of the land in New Zealand s biggest city, it s a good idea to tackle at least one of Auckland s volcanic cones - there are more than 50 of them. Mt Eden offers unsurpassed 360-degree views of the city; One Tree Hill is a recreational playground, with plenty of spots for a picnic; or after a short ferry ride to Rangitoto, you ll soon be walking through rocky landscapes and lush bush before being treated to panoramic vistas at the top.
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The Needle and the Larynx is an extended shot in slow-motion of the artist receiving a Botox injection into her larynx. Similarly, her work grapples with the macabre;
Faint With Light is a sculptural installation inspired by her grandfather’s experience of fainting during a Holocaust execution, which saved his life. It features a 6 metre LED sculpture which pulses in time with the sound of Simnett hyperventilating, which was produced by repeatedly inducing her own unconsciousness.
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The work of Berlin-based artist Marianna Simnett ranges from the macabre to whimsical, ensuring a strong reaction from audiences.
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