The Political is the Personal: Dutch photographer Anoek Steketee
By Mark Amery Courtesy of The Dominion Post Contemporary New Zealand photography has seemed somewhat shy of people, reveling still in what empty spaces have to say - be they landscapes, Masonic…
Artist resale right legislation introduced
Legislation that seeks to ensure a fair economic deal for artists and provide enhanced protection of their intellectual property, has today been introduced to Parliament. The Copyright (Artists'…
Artist resale right legislation introduced
Legislation that seeks to ensure a fair economic deal for artists and provide enhanced protection of
Biting the Big Apple
By Ila Couch in New York In January of 1997 I ripped from the pages of a magazine, a horoscope I didn't believe a single word of. Move to a new country? I barely had any savings in the bank. Leave…
Pecha Kucha comes to Wellington
Wellington's finest designers, artists, architects and writers will present an inspirational stew of ideas and creative projects at Pecha Kucha on May 28 at TheNewDowse. The brief is to deliver a…
Steve Wrigley wins Billy T Award
Wellington comedian Steve Wrigley scooped The Billy T Award at the NZ International Comedy Festival's Last Laugh event on Sunday night at SKYCITY Theatre. Wrigley received the yellow towel,…
Three NZ short films selected for Edinburgh
Three New Zealand short films have been selected to screen in the 62nd Edinburgh International Film Festival this June. "Edinburgh is one of the UK's premiere festivals, so we are thrilled to…
NZ Artists' Hui in Chicago
The Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago is proud to announce that four New Zealand artists have been selected to participate in the ambitious project Close Encounters in May. New Zealand artists…
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius known only as 'The Phantom' who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young…
Altmusic Event - Philip Jeck, Sandoz Lab Technicians and Sam Hamilton
Audio Foundation presents an Altmusic Event, Philip Jeck (UK) with Sandoz Lab Technicians and Sam Hamilton at The Classic in Auckland on May 23. Philip Jeck works with old records and record…
Chocolate madness goes north
Flaxworks are back on the road again with more chocolate, more shows and more laughs as they take on the North Island and second half of their 36 venue tour of New Zealand. After starting their…
NZ Music Month Q&A: Steve Abel
Steve Abel and his collective The Chrysalids are due to release their impassioned sophomore album Flax Happy on May 19. Described as a 'kiwi supergroup', Steve Abel's new band The Chrysalids…