Weighing in on the generation gap
A new exhibition by journalist Verity Johnson examines the unique pressures and stereotypes surrounding 18-year-old women living in Aotearoa today.
CNZ announces the recipient of a highly coveted residency
Kate Powell talks to the recipient headed to Berlin for a year.
Making magic behind the curtain
How an unforgettable moment while waiting in the wings sparked a lifelong passion for Jessica Duirs.
Word on the Street
In his new column, Dominic Hoey highlights upcoming events that might otherwise fly under the radar. This week, confronting art and a chance to see Aotearoa’s next big things before they blow up.
Farewell, wahine toa
A New Zealand icon gone too soon, severe flooding at the Venice Biennale and other must-read arts news in this week’s Lowdown by Mark Amery.
A frickin' awful Christmas
From silk boxers to awkward urinal encounters, the cast and crew of The Basement’s Christmas show share their worst-ever Christmas experiences.
Lontalius on his ‘difficult second album'
Dominic Hoey talks to Eddie Johnston (Lontalius) about what he’s gleaned about collaboration and his time in the US.
What these residency applicants got right
We find out what makes a successful residency proposal stand out from the rest.
Why doing a U-turn is OK
Embracing failure is one of the hardest challenges we face as professionals. How to use those failures is a lesson all arts organisations need to learn.
'It’s not your job to smile'
If you could go back and give your 22-year-old self some advice, what would you say? Lisa Crawley has some choice words of wisdom.
Dirt, cat food and clickbait
Mark Amery rounds up the bold and beautiful in arts news from New Zealand and beyond in this week’s Lowdown #71.
How to take a career break
From building in rest periods to taking extended sabbaticals, raising a family or reassessing your career, here's how and when to take a break even when you love what you do.