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Screenprint Show // Aotearoa Art Fair 2026



New Blood Pop is exhibiting for the first time at the coveted Aotearoa Art Fair 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand:


He will be showcasing the largest screenprint on paper he has ever created - Reservoir Birds 2.1. Click HERE to view/purchase.


And is thrilled to have been selected by Artrite Screenprinting for their booth alongside Michael Smither, Don Binney, Dagmar Dyck, Sam Leitch and Matt Payne.


In bringing forth different artists utilising various styles of screen-printing, Artrite hopes to enlighten and educate art lovers about the craft that is screen-printing. It's a quality manual process that has stood the test of time, and Artrite has been at the forefront on this for 6 decades.

In the artist's own words:


"I've always said Artrite are the best kept secret in NZ art... and I'm thrilled to be showcasing my finest example yet of the 'spot' colour process. I couldn't think of a better booth to show it in!"

- Brad Novak



The Fair opens this week!!!


With the VIP preview at 1pm on Thursday the 30th of April, opening night from 5pm Thursday, and general entry from Friday 1st May through the weekend.


Come along and see these new screen-printed works and learn about the process!


The artist will be onsite opening day/night, and sporadically throughout the weekend with the wonderful Christine Rabarts Art Dealer helping to curate the booth for the duration of the event!!






May the force be with you... always.


 

SOLO SHOW // 1st in SOUTH ISLAND

Updated: Oct 8, 2025



New Blood Pop is thrilled to announce his first ever solo show in the South Island of New Zealand, with the established & respected Diversion Gallery in Picton.


Titled 'The Digital Dilemma' this body of work will further investigate the pros and cons of an ever-increasing technological age. Novak first used this term around 2008 with the recent advent of the 'smart' phone, but he admits he could never have foreseen the extreme changes that were to follow so quickly.


Barbara Speedy (Diversion Gallery) has helped bring together a group of works (including brand new pieces) that the artist hopes will convey not only his concern for the way the world is heading, but also hope that we can find balance amongst new possibilities:


"Much of this work deals with juxtaposition. Famous icons look out at the world through a monocular tech lens... covering just one eye. A reminder that we also need to live life through the 'uncovered eye'... from an authentic analogue perspective. With the advent of AI, I believe it is even more urgent for us to not fully lose the type of world we grew up in!"

- Brad Novak



The show opens at 4pm on Sunday the 19th of October, at The Diversion Gallery in Picton.


Brad will be in attendance and looks forward to sharing these works and discussing all things art (or life) with those who so wish! The show runs for 3 weeks so get along and see a cutting-edge-take on our ever-changing world in as beautiful a seaside setting as you'll find!







May the force be with you... always.


 

Screenprinting // Art in the Park 2025



New Blood Pop is once again showing in 2025 at the art extravaganza that is Art in the Park, in Auckland, New Zealand:


His booth will contain brand new unique works extending his 'Digital Dilemma' series along with just completed fresh screenprint editions created with Artrite Screenprinting Ltd.


In bringing together a collection of his paper works the artist hopes to convey his passion for a long-respected artistic medium.


"I'm thrilled to be showcasing screenprinting as an artform... it's been an integral part of my art practice for 17 years, and the quality is second to none. My booth this year is not only about showing the work but also communicating how I create them!"

- Brad Novak



Art in the Park opens this week!!! With the grand opening on Thursday the 18th of September, and public viewing starting on Friday the 19th through the weekend.


Come along and see these new works and make sure to stop and say hi.


The artist will be onsite each day along with his assistants, Hayden and Finn, who are helping to run the booth!!






May the force be with you... always.


 

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