Art Above is an art gallery on Cranford Street in St Albans, Christchurch, holding a five-star Google rating from its single review, with more information at artabove.co.nz. Galleries of this kind are often where new collectors get their start: prices tend to be gentler than in the big dealer rooms, and the person at the desk is usually happy to talk about the work even if you are only browsing. A good gallery will tell you about the artist, the medium and the provenance of any piece, and will often hold a work for you while you decide. Shows change regularly too, so it pays to drop in often — regulars know the strongest pieces rarely last past opening night. For an unhurried look at original art minutes from central Christchurch, Art Above is well placed on Cranford Street in St Albans.