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ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa

22m

18 Asian-New Zealand artists reflect on how life in Aotearoa informs their creative work and sense of identity in this short documentary series.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

6 episodes

Fine Arts

We meet three fine artists whose work transcends gallery walls: sculptor Yona Lee, interdisciplinary artist Yuki Kihara, and painter Simon Kaan.
Episode 1
22m

Multi-Media

We meet three diverse multi-media artists: Seung Yul Oh, Claudia Kogachi, and Charles Buenconsejo.
Episode 2
22m

Music

We meet a diverse group of musicians: hip-hop artist Hanju Kim (aka hans.), synth-pop duo Imugi, pop singer Satta Vairowalia, and double bass player Umar Zakaria.
Episode 3
22m

Dance

We meet three dancers: ballet star Xin Ji, K-pop (Korean pop) choreographer Rina Chae, and Indian-New Zealand performer and dance teacher Swaroopa Prameela Unni.
Episode 4
22m

Theatre

We meet three theatre practitioners bringing diverse narratives to our stages: Sarita So, Ahi Karunaharan, and Sananda Chatterjee.
Episode 5
23m

Design

We meet three designers using their creativity to make a statement: graffiti artist Bobby Hung, installation artist Kerry Ann Lee, and fashion designer Natasha Ovely.
Episode 6
22m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

Kadambari Raghukumar profiles 18 diverse Asian-origin NZ artists working in fine arts, music, dance, theatre, multimedia and design.
1m

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