Art
Ella Sutherland is off to Berlin
Previous Episode: Sunday, 24 November 2019 Add all to playlist This week on Standing Room Only on the first day of Summer 1 December No caption 12:00 PM.Your arts and culture radio six on Sunday… Audio, Gallery
From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art
A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the… Audio, Gallery
From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art
A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the…
AudioNgatai Taepa on the importance of indigenous artists connecting
Indigenous artists from around the world are in Ngāruawāhia this week for a special gathering and an art exhibition.The 9th International Indigenous Artists Gathering (Pūhoro ō mua, Pūhoro ki tua)… Audio, Gallery
Fear over new armed police teams
Residents and politicians fear new armed police teams are being used for lower risk responses and "preventative patrolling" after an arrest in suburban Hamilton over the weekend. Audio
Illustrator Ruby Jones releases a little book of kindness
In the immediate aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, one image captured the grief and sadness felt across the nation. Wellington artist Ruby Jones has now released her first book 'All Of… Audio
Celebrating French NZ artist Louise Henderson
Artist Louise Henderson (1902-1994) worked alongside major New Zealand art figures including Rita Angus, John Weeks, Colin McCahon and Milan Mrkusich and developed a bold, colourful and distinctive… Audio, Gallery
Māori art historian Ngarino Ellis
Dr Ngarino Ellis is New Zealand's only Maori art history lecturer and she's on a mission to change the discipline. She's a senior lecturer in art history at the University of Auckland and specialises… Audio
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery gets further $12 million
The government has added $12 million more to redevelop and strengthen the heritage-listed Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.
Anti-fashion: this week on Standing Room Only
This week on Standing Room Only 12.30-4pm Sunday: discussion about long term funding investment in arts organisations in the wake of big recent Creative New Zealand funding news with CNZ's Cath…
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Kakahu - Maori cloaks
Among the most beautiful and distinctive aspects of New Zealand culture are kakahu, Maori cloaks. They're created not only to adorn people, but to provide shelter and warmth, and to acknowledge their… Audio, Gallery
Kākahu, levitation, Schoon, McCahon and Parkin: Standing Room Only on Sunday
This Sunday's art, culture and heritage radio show 12.30-4pm RNZ National
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Reinterpreting a Classic Depiction of Polynesian Migration - Greg Semu
Auckland Art Gallery have dubbed it "probably the best-known history painting ever produced in New Zealand". And in the hands of Samoan New Zealand photographer Greg Semu it has had a bold… Audio, Gallery
Museum admission charges, winners and solo shows: Standing Room Only Sunday 4 August
This week on your arts and culture radio show, 12.30pm to 4pm winners and going solo. We speak to the winner of the National Contemporary Art Award, have Billy T winner Kura Forrester on the Laugh…
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Children's art - more than just a picture
Prof Harlene Hayne investigates childrens' artworks: are they just a picture or do they offer insights and clues into the kid's emotional world? Audio
Children's art - more than just a picture
Prof Harlene Hayne investigates childrens' artworks: are they just a picture or do they offer insights and clues into the kid's emotional world?
AudioOur Changing World for 11 July 2019
What insights can children's drawings give us, and deadly tales from the chemical element lead. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Murray Thom
Murray Thom on the inspiration behind The Offering Project. It's an album of hymns performed by New Zealand artists and accompanied by original art works -- an idea that originally came to Murray… Audio
All that sparkles: the life of Queen Henrietta Maria of France
Auckland University associate professor Erin Griffey has become the first woman from New Zealand to be made a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London for her work on Queen Henrietta Maria. Audio
Grieving for his cousin, a man paints as he mourns
While some people at today's service grieved by crying or hugging their loved ones....one man decided to paint. Aslan Haj Mustafa travelled to Christchurch from Jordan five days ago after he learnt… Video, Audio