Cushla Donaldson explores progressive politics as cultural commodity
James Littlewood talks to Cushla about her practice, and unpacks the research that took her inside a migrant detention centre.
Lowdown #28: Haere ra / and so it goes
Some very bright and beautiful stars left us this week. Janet McAllister bids them farewell, and shares more news from Aotearoa's art world.
Soapbox: Artists Copyright is a No Brainer
NZ artists have been missing out, but luckily, change is in the air: Judy Darragh wants the money to come back into the artists’ pockets, and she knows of a way how.
This is how you get your finances in order!
Staying on top of your finances is not an easy feat. But going under is much worse! Sam Grover shares some advice to keep your creative enterprise afloat.
Are our cities too full for artists?
Collective benefit demands collective responsibility: Sophie Jerram finds spaces for artists and creative social makers in a limited and over-heated property market.
What are we fighting for?
Johanna Knox on all the reasons why art is a necessity, and not a luxurious extra.
How to unlock your invisible CV
Mercedes Ackerman sniffs out the real value of soft skills vs hard skills
Lowdown #27: Art and about
James Littlewood rips open Pandora’s box of this week’s shenanigans.
Soapbox: Abyss between Counts
Tackling the lack of affordable housing in their new dance performance, Hadley and Zoe of DyCypher Productions challenge us to take another look at what can be done.
What you want is what you get: The return of the critic
Kate Powell is right: the art critics have not vanished. But their work needs to be cultivated and supported. So here is Kate again, presenting you a review written in her lunch break. You’re welcome.
Digital Tools for creative professionals
So, you got the talent, the idea, the skills? Great - but wait, there's more: Sam Grover shares some nifty tools to help you through the admin.
What to do when it happens to YOU: bad press
Is all press good? Perhaps not, but Gina Fairley has some smart tips on how you can turn negative press around.