Arts

With the return of the French Film Festival to cinemas this week, Dan Slevin has previewed a few of the titles. Video

Today's bookmarks guest is a well-established member of the NZ acting scene, Michael Hurst. Michael is also about to embark on a nation-wide tour of a new play he's created called the Golden Ass. Audio

The classic Disney movie, the Lion King is getting a te reo Māori remake, which is set to be released in cinemas in June.

Disney's hoping this rendition of the animated classic can spread aroha for… Audio

A stuffed female Huia has been returned after it was stolen from a museum nearly two years ago.

Police found the prized specimen last Friday in Paraparaumu.

Volunteers at the Dannevirke Gallery of… Audio

You've heard the phrase seeing your name up in lights, but what about seeing your face on water?

A new light installation in Wellington's Oriental Bay is projecting local faces onto the water spray… Video, Audio

The "Doc Edge" documentary festival kicks off on the 1st of June and runs til the 10th of July with a full online festival as well as in-person screenings in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The… Audio

From Vancouver to Auckland: violinist Andrew Beer prepares to debut a major new work in his adopted home. Audio

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's concert progrmme for 2022 is starting mid year. But given the events of the last two years, that's understandable. It also means the orchestra has been able to confirm… Audio

Miscommunication between couples and families features prominently in the first short story collection by Devonport writer and artist, Vivienne Lingard. Pocket Money & Other Stories is the title of… Audio

Complex and yet a celebration of simplicity, poet Richard von Sturmer uses the "Tanka" poetic form to explore big themes in a very few words in his latest collection. Resonating Distances shows… Audio

She's performed in hotel rooms, abandoned buildings, a shipping container - even a palace in Denmark! Now Kiwi actor Sabrina Martin is taking on a solo stage role made famous by British actor Carey… Audio

"Conjuring sound patterns that began eons ago and will continue into eternity" is what's being generated for a new music project called Bio Electricity Co-founder of Fat Freddy's Drop, Toby Laing is… Audio

In 2010 Kiwi Ché Zara Blomfield was instrumental in setting up a collaborative art space in London called The Composing Rooms. Artists were welcomed into the space and encouraged to talk to each other… Audio

In 2019, Kylie Jenner, part of the Kardashian clan, became the youngest 'self-made' billionaire in history thanks to social media and her reputation as an influencer and entrepreneur. On her Instagram… Audio

Los Angeles-based Lydia Emily was a highly respected political street artist when she was diagnosed with MS. Now she has to use shoelaces to secure paintbrushes to her weakened hands to complete her… Video, Audio

During his 35-year career, South African-born photographer Gideon Mendel has travelled the globe documenting the impact of disease, flood and fire on communities.  Audio, Gallery

If you thought there wasn't any more to say about crime in Baltimore after watching The Wire, think again. Justin Fenton was a crime reporter for the Baltimore Sun newspaper for 13 years and has… Video, Audio

As a child Rangi Te Kanawa was surrounded by weaving. Te Kanawa's formative experiences immersed in the world of harakeke are undoubtedly what led to her current work as a textile conservator and… Audio, Gallery

Dubbed "a doom scroll described as a play", Scenes from a Yellow Peril is the latest offering from Chinese-New Zealand playwright and performance poet Nathan Joe. Audio