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Artist Billy Apple and his Rewi Alley connection

13:33 pm on 29 November 2019

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Yesterday we talked about Rewi Alley, and his work in China. 

Today, we're joined by an artist who was inspired by Rewi Alley - after an incredible coincidence this year saw him staying on the same street in China, as where Rewi Alley used to live. 

Billy Apple - a pioneer artist who made his name during the pop art movement of the 60s -  was in Shanghai on a new artist's residency when he made the connection with Alley. 

Billy Apple at the NZ Arts Foundation Awards 2018, where he was honoured an Icon Award. Photo: Mark Tantrum