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Colourful glass birds on a wall next to a dark painting at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Close up of duck head umbrellas at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Colourful works of art including eskimos and jet planes on display on walls and plinths at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Art on display on a brick wall and a colourful chair on a wooden floor at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Rings and necklaces on a white table at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Three colourful paintings lined up on a brick wall at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Rings and necklaces on display on a white table at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.
Silver earrings on display at 77 Art + Living in Fairlie.

77 Main Street, Fairlie

021 797 984

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Fairlie might not be the first town that comes to mind when thinking of wonderful independent galleries across the motu, but 77 Art + Living is here to change that. The carefully curated gallery space is a delightful encounter and a destination in itself.

77 Art + Living is unpretentious and inviting; anyone can walk through the doors and feel comfortable. Set up by art enthusiast Bella Miller, the gallery aspires to showcase and support local New Zealand artists, including her husband Charlie Miller, who works with oil on canvas.

Expect to admire a variety of artworks in different mediums made predominantly by South Canterbury artists, along with hand-made jewellery and boutique fragrances. Bella takes pride in representing a mixture of well-known and emerging artists, as well as displaying unique, original pieces that you won’t come across elsewhere.

For those who are unable to visit this petite gem in the Mackenzie country, the gallery has an extensive website for your browsing pleasure.

Words by Petra Nyman & Photography by Nancy Zhou

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77 Main Street, Fairlie

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