Arts
Developer wants Wellington library to be heritage building
Wellington's earthquake prone Central Library could be on its way to becoming a listed heritage building.
The building has been sitting empty since it was closed last year. Now worries that it might… Video, Audio
Japanese calligrapher receives Ambassador's Commendation
In this episode, we're talking to one of the recipients of this years Ambassador's Commendation Award from Embassy of Japan in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
Trump lashes out in 4th of July speeches
Donald Trump has vowed to defeat the "radical left" and protect American history in his 4 July speech.
Striking a combative tone in two speeches commemorating Independence Day, Trump said he would… Audio
Artist explores history of one of first European women to settle New Zealand
One of the first European women to settle in Aotearoa in 1806 who arrived after leading a mutiny on a ship which had set sail for Tasmania, is the subject of a video work by Lisa Reihana, an artist of…
A real Number Eight Wire art award!
A two metre high Space Cow that references life, death, DNA and Spanish artist Salvador Dali's famous Space Elephant has won this year's Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award. Napier artist Asaki… Audio
Lil O'Brien's teenage years become a coming-out memoir
After telling her coming-out story numerous times to high schoolers Lil O'Brien decided to write the full and often painful story in a memoir. The Auckland freelance copywriter felt the time was right… Audio
Four New Zealand women composers tackle a new project
On Standing Room Only we've spoken to Creative New Zealand about its Covid-19 pivot so it could get emergency grants out quickly to artists. Now we are hearing from some of the successful applicants… Audio
Lisa Reihana and James Pinker return home
Video Artist Lisa Reihana had just opened one of her biggest commissions for the famous shoemaker Christian Louboutin, when Covid-19 shut it down and her other 5 shows on show around the world. Lynn… Audio
Underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor
British artist Jason deCaires Taylor is a sub-aquatic artist with a growing list of extraordinary works. His seabed creations, often featuring realistic human figures based on local people, become… Audio, Gallery
New Arts Icon Sandy Adsett
Artist and painter Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Kahungunu) has just been selected by the Arts Foundation as an icon of New Zealand art "...for his profound impact on the Māori community and Māori arts… Audio, Gallery
Children's dreams for the future to be presented in art project
The philosophy that children's voices and perspectives should be given a space in our society is behind a new project from Barnardos.
From Uganda to Auckland - A dance teacher's journey
Dr Alfdaniels Mivule Basibye Mabingo could technically be described as a dance teacher - but his lessons are wider than that. Audio, Gallery
Cultural Ambassador - Maori Arts
Teina Moetera joins us once again. Tonight he's taking a look at the different artistic responses to Matariki. Audio
Government doubles investment in Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment
The strengthening and redevelopment of the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui is to get another $12 million from the government.
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz looks at hard-hitting British comedy I May Destroy You, documentary Lenox Hill, which follows four doctors working at the renowned New York hospital and Will… Audio
Barnardos launches Dreams for the Decade project
The children's charity Barnardos is urging Tamariki and Rangatahi to get involved with its latest art project - Dreams for the Decade. Anyone up to the age of 18 can enter the project, by creating a… Audio
At the Movies for 1 July 2020
Simon Morris gets ready for the new-look, on-line and virtual International Film Festival. He asks the new Director, Marten Rabarts how it’s likely to work, and more important, what’s on the… Audio
Government unveils multi-million screen sector recovery package
The Government has unveiled its multi-million screen sector recovery package to protect jobs and investment into New Zealand productions in the wake of covid-19. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with artist Nikau Hindin
Nikau Hindin playing a key role in reviving and honouring the traditional practice of making Aute or Māori tapa cloth. Audio, Gallery
Pianist Michael Houstoun plays on
"I’m not finished. I’m not done." Michael Houstoun was due to retire from live performances at the end of this year but COVID-19 changed all that.
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