See & Do

You’ll never get bored of the activities and sights on offer in Christchurch. Here are Cityscape’s favourites.

O, I, M, I, 2018 - Ben Pearce

SCAPE Public Art

Over the last decade, Ben Pearce has pursued a focused investigation of sculptural form, working in wood, stone, metal and found objects.

The Riccarton Market

Market

From humble beginnings as a car boot market, The Riccarton Rotary Market is now Christchurch’s largest with over 200 stalls.

Under Construction – Chaos and Order, 2015 – Peter Atkins

SCAPE Public Art

Under Construction – Chaos and Order was developed by Melbourne-based artist Peter Atkins for SCAPE 8 New Intimacies. Primarily serial abstract painti...

Alphabetica Redux, 2004/2018 | Paul Hartigan Re:PRESENTED

SCAPE Public Art

Alphabetica Redux revisits the process of drawing with light explored in the artist’s 2004 work Alphabetica.

Bathing Figure, 2016 – Sam Harrison

SCAPE Public Art

Christchurch artist Sam Harrison is a leading proponent of contemporary figuration and is well known for his observant, emotionally resonant sculpture...

STAY, 2015/16 – Antony Gormley

SCAPE Public Art

British artist Antony Gormley’s STAY, was installed in two parts. The first figure, as part of SCAPE 8 New Intimacies, was installed mid-current in Ch...

Three Squares Gyratory, Variation 2, 1971 - George Rickey

SCAPE Public Art

George Rickey (1907-2002), was a leading sculptor exploring kinetic movement.

Airborn Paddling

Paddleboarding

When you glide on Airborn’s (solid inflatable) equipment, seeing the cityscape by peering over the banks, the Airborn buzz is strong.

Teeth Mural – Tilt

Big Walls

French street artist Tilt added his now iconic Teeth Mural to the Christchurch landscape for the Spectrum Street Art Festival. You can find this enorm...

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