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Large robots installed
February 15th 2022
Three large robots now installed at a customer’s garden in Greytown
Robot show
October 25th 2021
Part of Auckland ARTWEEK there is a socially distanced show at Juice It, 14 Titirangi Rd, next to Bunnings Opens midday Sat Nov 6th – Nov 14th Open Wed-Sun 9-3
Resene article
May 29th 2021
A lovely article about my paintings https://habitatbyresene.co.nz/blogs-people/meet-buggyrobot-martin-horspool-and-his-quirky-characters
Bike model
May 8th 2020
Made a model racer for BMW’s speedster Amy Mooseder who races in Europe’s Sultans of Sprint.
ROBOTMANIA show
October 1st 2019
For one week only in Ponsonby Central I will be showing new robots, robot-dogs, moose heads paintings and prints. Opening at 5 pm Monday October 14th – Sunday 20th. I will be there during the week from 9.30-6pm.
Interview of Robotman for China
June 26th 2018
I was interviewed for Chinese lifestyle article by the amazing Chersome It is in mandarin but has great photos embedded too. Read it here
Buggyrobot at Guangzhou International Art Fair
June 26th 2018
My artwork has been well received at Guangzhou International Art Fair https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/AUsuiqIQLHS_MKRvqO6aXQ
China trip
October 23rd 2017
I joined five other NZ artists on a Chromacon tour to the Chengdu creativity and design week 2017. We showcased New Zealand art on a cultural trip of discovery.
Photo show is now on line
August 16th 2017
My photo exhibition for The Auckland Festival Of Photography is now on line and A3 prints are available at NZ$20 just contact me to check availability. Street Style Gallery
Trophies for NZ Beard Champs
July 24th 2017
I have made a series of 4 trophies for the NZ beard and moustache champs. 4th NZ BEARD & MOUSTACHE COMPETITION on Friday October 27th
Auction for charity
April 26th 2017
I have donated a large “Trophy Head” for the Frameworks charity collective. Make a a bid HERE
Container Globe model for NYC
February 14th 2017
Martin built a scale model of the Globe Theatre as a promotional piece for a New York display for “The Container Globe” made from New Zealand license plates. www.thecontainerglobe.com
Follow this robot’s travels
May 1st 2016
Follow the travels of this robot as we take him around New Zealand and Japan on tour just like a garden gnome on holiday Hanzoku’s Diary
Bike print
March 24th 2016
A3 size print of my watercolour illustration on archival 250gsm paper. NZ$50 plus postage
Robot show in New York
July 24th 2015
Attack Of The Robots New York Buggy robot had a sell out show in the Big Apple and put on a show in Manhattan’s ORA gallery . There were 20 robots, posters, prints and projections of my animations and short films.
Robots at MOTAT museum
May 21st 2015
My 6 week exhibition kicks off with the MOTAT Steam Fair. Open 7 days a week from May 24th – June 30th Here is the event on Facebook
Attack Of The Robots 2015 @ Allpress Gallery
December 19th 2014
“A robot invasion in downtown Auckland” is what Martin Horspool is planning for his next show before he takes his metal army to New York later in the year. Previous exhibitions have sold out and this is the last chance …
Buggyrobot in Beijing
November 15th 2014
An enormous Steampunk exhibition is in Beijing with two of my robots and lots of my illustrations and photos. Place: 751 Live Tank Exhibition Hall 2 F (about more than 1500 m2) Period: from Mid October ~ end of …
“Whaubots” for Art Week
September 27th 2014
A large display of Martin’s assemblage robots at the Avondale Library for Whau the People and Auckland Art Week featuring the 2 metre tall Mrs Splorebot and other pieces from the artist’s personal collection. Sept 27 – Oct 19th 93 Rosebank Road Avondale …
Portrait of a Robot show
July 10th 2014
Photo exhibition at Salvation Kitchen Cafe, 1843 Great North Rd, Avondale, Auckland. From Sept 20th 2014
Kiwi Rebels With a Cause
May 26th 2014
Kiwi Rebels With a Cause Photos by Martin Horspool by Martin Horspool
Robots in Soeul
March 16th 2014
I have some robots and artwork on show in Korea. Art of Victorian Futurism at the Hangaram Art Museum at Artcenter IDA in Seoul, South Korea, March 8 – May 18, 2014 http://artcenterida.com
Drumming robot
August 25th 2013
Here is a drumming robot that I built for a friend who has long curly grey hair and loves to drum. You can watch the video here…… https://vimeo.com/26778824
“Stolen Robot Alert” in NZ Herald
December 13th 2012
Robot thieves caught on camera “Our beloved Robot ‘Sid’ was stolen from the offices of [technology company] Propellerhead in Drake St at 3.30am yesterday morning,” writes Sharyn. “We think it may be a stolen-to-order crime by an Auckland robot-crime syndicate. …
Latest commission
September 26th 2012
I have finally completed a set of 3 robots for a girl in Auckland whose grandfather died 25 years ago and they have to clear out his shed to sell the house. She wanted something to represent him and as …
Robot Road Trip to Salvation
July 4th 2012
I have a selection of large photos on display from my book “Robot Road Trip” at the Salvation Kitchen Cafe in Avondale. Pop in to have a look and taste the best donuts in Auckland while you are there.
Rottenbot
May 16th 2012
Look out for “Rottenbot” the punk, lurking in the background of the documentary film “Shihad Beautiful Machine.”
New Merchandise
February 23rd 2012
Martin has been busy printing some tea towels, t-shirts and bags. See the Goodies section.
Splorebot and King Kapisi
October 21st 2011
Great shot of the SPLOREBOT at 13 minutes in this great little music documentary…
Viktor stars in Dukes video
August 2nd 2011
The “Secrets” video is officially launched starring “VIKTOR”: Director: James Solomon Female lead: Liesha Ward-Knox ‘Secrets’ is lifted from the band’s album ‘Still Life’, Best Independent Rock Album Oz/Nz on iTunes for 2010. www.facebook.com/dukestheband