'Quiet Dog, Bite Hard' 

... by the hip hop artist Mos Def is the guiding inspiration of this contemporary art space in Nelson. The gallery aims to punch above its weight and make some noise at the top of the South Island in Aotearoa.  Art that has something to say, art that has depth and originality, art that stays with you long after you've seen it; these are the pieces the gallery aims to show.  With exhibitions changing every month it's worth putting the Quiet Dog Gallery at the top of your list of 'must see' art destinations. 

Painting above by Jacqui Colley 'Imaginary Country', oil on canvas, 1200 x 1400 

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 The Big Idea describes the gallery's vibe and talks about some of the exhibitions in the early years.  

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