Advice to my 22 year old self: Alexa Wilson
Choreographer Alexa Wilson presents her manifesto for the radical artists in Aotearoa.
Who Got the Gig? Sarah Farrar
From rocket science to archeology: Emanuella de Ruiter gets inspired by the new Principal Curator at Toi o Tāmaki and her approach to learning and research.
Exciting digital career paths for creatives
Writers, artists, podcasters: new opportunities are opening up for creatives every year as more and more companies increase their presence online.
Going Global: Francis Upritchard
Ellen Falconer catches up with one of NZ’s most well-known expat artists, and discusses her early years squatting in London, her current projects, and what draws her back to Aotearoa each year.
Tough Crowd: The Future is safe in their hands
A fresh take on intercultural communication: Kate Powell reviews Jump Cut at the Pah Homestead, a contemporary dance performance by a vibrant group of talented young migrants and refugees.
Why we need strong women to lead risk-taking in the arts
Breaking glass ceilings and taking risks: Gina Fairley talks to NGA's Alison Wright about daring to be bold, trusting your instincts and what it takes to lead change.
Tom Scott: Advice to my 22-Year-old-Self
Writer, journalist, satirical cartoonist, playwright: Tom Scott excels at it all. Lucky for us, he shares his advice on how to do it - and it sounds like the secret is not about push and shove.
Arts Smarts: Why the commercial world needs artists
Sam Grover challenges us to think outside the box when it comes to finding work as an artist.
Meet the Makers: Getting lost behind 1000 Doors in Aotea Square this summer
Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney have transformed the CBD into a seemingly endless labyrinth of possibilities. Here, they share the inspiration behind creating their evocative installations.
How to approach the end of year blues
The end of the year can bring mixed feelings for many people working across the arts. Madeleine Dore delves into why, and how to deal with blues, overwhelm and fatigue at this time of year.
Tough Crowd: Groundswell and the challenge of balance
Kate Powell takes us on a necessary and important journey through New Zealand art history.
Lowdown #32: It's a wrap!
In this final Lowdown for 2018 Mark Amery reflects on a year in the arts where it felt like the old centre finally gave way and a rich, complex and vital scene came to the forefront.