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Light in New Zealand

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Light in New Zealand

This 1985 painting, ‘Passing clouds’, is by New Zealand artist Peter Siddell. In his images of Auckland’s urbanscape he emphasises sharp lines and bright skies.

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by Peter Siddell

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Jock Phillips, Light – Experiencing New Zealand light, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/7658/light-in-new-zealand (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Jock Phillips, published 2 March 2009.