Series Classification: G (General Audiences) | Produced for RNZ by Diva Productions
Kadambari Raghukumar profiles 18 diverse Asian-origin NZ artists working in fine arts, music, dance, theatre, multimedia and design.
Weaving together personal stories and artistic practices with different cultural perspectives, ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa explores how New Zealand's cultural landscape is shifting and how the arts can help spark more inclusive conversations that build bridges of understanding.
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 1: Fine Arts
26 Apr 2022We meet three fine artists whose work transcends gallery walls: sculptor Yona Lee, interdisciplinary artist Yuki Kihara, and painter Simon Kaan. Read more Video
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 2: Multi-Media
26 Apr 2022We meet three diverse multi-media artists: Seung Yul Oh, Claudia Kogachi and Charles Buenconsejo. Read more
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 3: Music
We meet a diverse group of musicians: hip-hop artist Hanju Kim (aka hans.), synth-pop duo Imugi, pop singer Satta Vairowalia, and double bass player Umar Zakaria. Read more
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 4: Dance
26 Apr 2022We meet three dancers: ballet star Xin Ji, K-pop (Korean pop) choreographer Rina Chae, and Indian-New Zealand performer and dance teacher Swaroopa Prameela Unni. Read more
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 5: Theatre
26 Apr 2022We meet three theatre practitioners bringing diverse narratives to our stages: Sarita So, Ahi Karunaharan, and Sananda Chatterjee. Read more
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 6: Design
26 Apr 2022We meet three designers using their creativity to make a statement: graffiti artist Bobby Hung, installation artist Kerry Ann Lee, and fashion designer Natasha Ovely. Read more
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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Trailer
25 Oct 2023Kadambari Raghukumar profiles 18 diverse Asian-origin NZ artists working in fine arts, music, dance, theatre, multimedia, and design. Read more Video
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa
Credits:
Kadambari Raghukumar Photo: Supplied
Presenter: Kadambari Raghukumar
Kadambari Raghukumar is an experienced presenter and TV director who was raised by oceanographer parents in Goa on the southwest coast of India and has been living in New Zealand since 2006. During her 14-year media career, she has been a reporter/director for the TVNZ series Asia Downunder and the TV3 series Neighbourhood. Kadambari currently presents Voices - RNZ's weekly series about people from all around the world who now live in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Arani Cuthbert Photo: Diva Productions
Producer: Arani Cuthbert
Arani Cuthbert is an award-winning independent producer and the founder of Diva Productions. She is the long-term manager of New Zealand entertainers The Topp Twins. Arani produced TVNZ's top-rating series Topp Country - a three-time winner at the 2018 TV Awards and the hit documentary The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls which won Best Feature at the 2019 Qantas NZ Film and TV Awards. Arani is currently developing a comedy feature film.
