Essays on repetition and multiplicity in New Zealand art, artists unraveling the mysterious language of clouds and art in the heartland; a profile of Maryose Crook; a studio visit with Paul Dibble; a conversation with Walters’ Prize Winner Francis Upritchard; Martin Basher on the uptown/downtown scenes of New York City and dispatches from Natasha Conland at the Busan Biennale and Lonnie Hutchinson in Santiago. Our columns include Sue Gardiner on Chris Heaphy’s placemat paintings, Dr Fiona Ciaran on the Aigantighe Art Gallery, Hamish Coney’s market insights and reviews from around the country