I don’t remember Real Groovy moving here – I used to visit the one by SOL Square a bit, but it obviously moved after the September 2010 earthquake. But in October 2012 its new former bikeshop location on Manchester/Tuam Street was being demolished.
Wongi’s mural on Tradestaff building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph Street was taking shape. Part of enjoying the new art around town is the pleasure of watching it grow.
The back of the Odeon theatre, as viewed from St Asaph Street.
The demolition of the beautiful Cranmer Courts was underway, with protest accompaniment.
Gloucester Street demolition, near Latimer Square.
Tjalling is innocent, Christchurch Art Gallery takes art to the streets again.
Adios Coyotes. Another demolition on The Strip.
Farmers carpark on Gloucester Street was stark viewing.
Clash boutique in the Re:START. A cool bit of art by Smeagol. Not sure where it is now as the shop has gone and is now Breads of Europe.
A pleasing piece of decorative circuitry.
Citizens war memorial in Cathedral Square, with bracing.
See also:
- More October photos
- Michael Jackson, cheezels & the Crowne Plaza – 2012 in pictures: January
- Ronnie van Hout, Earthquake anniversary, & the hellraiser heart of Christchurch – 2012 in pictures: February
- Dirty demolitions – 2012 in pictures: March
- From lingerie to Gerry Brownlee – 2012 in pictures: April
- Dummies, dandys, and things left behind – 2012 in pictures: May
- The Queen, The Snow, The Bulls, and the Supermarket – 2012 in pictures: June
- Margaret Mahy, Michael Parekowhai, little felt workers, and Christchurch words – 2012 in pictures: July
- Mannequins face the future, things implode, and new art busts in: 2012 in pictures: August
- The flying Odeon roof, Elvis has not left the building, & Christchurch sunsets: 2012 in pictures: September