Since the earthquakes, 80 percent of
the buildings in the central business
district in Christchurch have been
demolished. Building a new city takes
time – and while that’s happening,
creativity can help to lift people’s
spirits. Music, film, writing, and dance
have all been part of the creative
response to the quakes. But the most
visible art form in Christchurch today
is visual art, especially large-scale
paintings. How did this explosion of
street art come about?
After the February 2011 quake,
Christchurch Art Gallery was closed.
The gallery began to display art in
temporary spaces, including on the
walls – and even roofs – of the city.
A group called Gap Filler has also
supported many creative projects,
including the painting of large murals.
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