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David looks at some recent issues and goings on in the world of fine art. Audio

This edition of The Art of Jazz is entitled Ballads and Burners and alternates tunes at fast tempos with slow ballads. Audio

Master artists from the Cook Islands are urging a return to traditional techniques to ensure their skill are preserved. Audio, Gallery

A New Zealand arts academic is pushing for a pan-Pacific pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale, where the region could pool resources to showcase its art. Audio

Opposition is mounting to so-called reformation plans by the speaker of Papua New Guinea's parliament which have seen the removal and destruction of prized cultural artefacts amid a rise in… Audio

Upbeat Australian correspondent Vincent O'Donnell is on this side of the Tasman at the moment, visiting the Christchurch Arts Festival. He talks about some of the Festival highlights. Audio

This edition of The Art of Jazz is entitled Ballads and Burners and alternates tunes at fast tempos with slow ballads. Audio

The Tongan language is being celebrated all over New Zealand this week, by a diverse range of groups from pre-schoolers and churches to those in prison. Audio

There's a drive to improve the number of New Zealand's Pacifika business owners. Audio

Art critic Joe Prisk from Glovebox Gallery in K Rd went to see Seeking Modernity at Auckland Art Gallery. Audio

This edition features short tracks by piano trios from the 50s through to today. Audio

Courtney Johnston discusses 'Cloud Gate-gate' - a Chinese copy of one of his most iconic sculptures has infuriated Anish Kapoor, and a new survey of the New Zealand photographer Fiona Pardington. Audio

Craig Cooper, Director of the Christchurch Arts Festival, talks about the four weeks in early spring when the central city comes alive with creativity and energy. Audio

This episode features music played by Jason Moran, Jim Snidero, Joe Locke and the Chris Potter Underground Orchestra. Audio

District Court Judge, and member of Interpol's DNA Monitoring Expert Group, with a special interest in crimes involving artistic masterpieces. He discusses the theft of Nativity with St Francis and St… Audio

'Exxopolis' is a network of winding tubes and soaring domes spanning more than a hundred square meters in size - it's an installation that will be touring various New Zealand locations. The exhibition… Audio, Gallery

This episode features tracks by Ben Williams, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas, Charlie Haden & Jim Hall and Aaron Diehl. Audio

A new museum dedicated to Jack the Ripper raises outcry in London and an art blogger imagines what might have happened if Old Master had written artist statements. Audio

A dance group in Fiji has gained a fresh perspective with the help of New Zealand choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull. Audio

Joe Prisk of Glovebox gallery talks about Lisa Reihana's work 'In Pursuit of Venus [infected]' at Auckland Art Gallery and Bianca Hester's 'Movements Materializing Momentarily' at St Paul St Gallery.

People involved in a vast range of creative endeavours, here and overseas, will be in Hamilton this week talking about what makes them tick. It's for Wintec's annual Spark international festival of… Audio

New work by pacific artists is on display right now in a series of pop-up exhibitions in Auckland. The series hopes to literally show both the artists and their work in a different context than before… Audio

It seems arts degrees are regaining value in the US. Tech companies are keen on the way liberal arts graduates think. Audio

Long time arts manager, entrepreneur and Festival director Drew James is the Senior Producer for the PANNZ touring agency. He talks about the first four shows selected to tour the country, why they… Audio

In this edition of The Art of Jazz, Phil spins new releases by female artists - a German pianist, a Brazilian pianist and singer, and an Israeli reed player. Audio