Napier: How Visual Art Revived a City’s Economy 🎨✨

Napier—a coastal gem in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand—is the world’s Art Deco capital, where disaster birthed a design revolution. 🪩 Art Deco 101 Born in 1920s Paris, this style (short for Arts décoratifs) swept globes—from skyscrapers to teacups. Think: Geometric glamour, jazz-age opulence, and streamlined hope post-WWI. 🏗️ Napier’s Phoenix Moment 1931 earthquake flattened the city. Rebirth: Architects/GOV embraced Art Deco, creating a living museum—now an economic engine. 🎪 Art Deco Trust & Festivals Since 1985, the Art Deco Trust has preserved this legacy. February’s Art Deco Festival: Vintage parades 🚗💃, jazz bands 🎷, flapper dresses. Winter Deco (July) keeps the magic alive. 💡 Why It Works Culture = Economy: Draws global tourists, fuels local biz. From ruins to runway: A masterclass in creative resilience. 📸 #NapierArtDeco #CreativeCities #DesignRevival #NZMustVisit #MoreArt