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| French Art Shop, The |
"Discover why we are the leading specialty Art Shops in Auckland & Wellington. A cross between a chemist shop and a lollie shop for artists. All the right medicines for the greatest of artistic urges: paints, easels, brushes and canvas."
33 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby , Auckland 1003, New Zealand
Phone: (64 9) 376 0610 Email: thefrenchartshop@thefrenchartshop.co.nz
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| French Bay House - Colin Mc Cahon |
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"Otitori Bay Road runs steeply down through the bush to French Bay. The McCahons' house was close to the bottom of the road and situated in a steep valley which falls away sharply from the road.
The house was little more than a basic bach set on a steeply sloping site densely covered with kauri and other trees. There was a small garage at road level which was later converted into a studio. From the road there was a steep path down to the house. A tiny kitchen doubled as the entrance lobby. A small lean-to area served as laundry, bathroom and dining area. On the other side of the kitchen was a living room with an alcoved porch off it beside a fireplace. Colin painted a large mural for the living room wall. " www.mccahonhouse.org.nz
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| Frank Sargeson's Bach |
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"Frank Sargeson Cottage, Esmonde Road, Takapuna, Auckland, is certainly modest but it stands for a far-from-modest milestone in our literary life. As the roadside sign announces, it is where 'a truly New Zealand literature had its beginnings'.
It's a basic, down-at-heel, fibrolite bach - the sort that used to dot our coastlines, symbol of the do-it-yourself, Kiwi spirit.
Frank Sargeson lived here from 1931 until his death in 1982. Most of his literary work was written here: the short stories which became his strength and included 'Conversation with my uncle and other stories'; 'A man and his wife'; and 'That summer and other stories'. He also wrote three novels, two plays and three volumes of autobiography." www.bookcouncil.org.nz
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