Arts
At The Movies for Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews Master Cheng, a romance about a Chinese chef stuck in rural Finland; The Assistant, a drama about a young woman who discovers her Hollywood… Audio
TongPop fetish finally gets a chance to shine
Wellington-based Tongan artist Telly Tuita's exhibition came to a halt due to the lockdown, but the arrival of alert level two, has allowed the show to be extended. Audio
Light Skin, Dark Skin
A new exhibition in Titirangi is exploring the politics of existing with different skin colours. Audio
Pantograph Punch turns its hand to podcasting
Online magazine Pantograph Punch has turned to podcasting. Their new podcast is called Artist in Residence. Audio
Arts sector eagerly awaits Level 1 move
New Zealand could move to Alert Level 1 as early as next week, with cabinet to consider the change on Monday.
The arts sector has been particularly hard hit by the Level 2 physical distancing… Audio
TV show Shortland Street works in new ways post lockdown
As the country slowly winds production back up to normal, a lot of industries are having to rethink the way they work. South Pacific Pictures - the makers of the popular TV shows Westside and… Video, Audio
Artist who famously wrapped landmarks dies at 84
Bulgarian-born artist Christo, best known for wrapping buildings and famous landmarks in fabric or plastic, has died at his home in New York, aged 84.
Māori artist says his knighthood belongs to all of Māoridom
Newly knighted artist Derek Lardelli - mostly known in Aotearoa for composing Kapo o Pango (the All Blacks haka) - says it's a recognition of of all Māori arts.
Cilla McQueen: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Bluff poet Cilla McQueen has been named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in today's Honour's list. She joins Karyn to talk about a life of words and writing. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 6, Pastoral
Your free classical podcast this month is Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, played by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Douglas Boyd. Video, Audio
Avatar crew touch down in Wellington
Hollywood heavyweight James Cameron is among 54 Avatar crew granted permission to arrive back in New Zealand today to resume work on the $1 billion movie sequels.
The Vivian Gallery closes its doors
The Vivian art gallery in Matakana has had to close its doors for the last time because of the Covid-19 lockdown. The small Auckland town was always going to be a challenging spot for an art gallery… Audio
Rebecca Tansley funding local film making her own way
She has a cast, a crew, the script and even some specially bred out of season lambs for her next film. And Rebecca Tansley has also raised more than 20-thousand dollars through the Boosted arts… Audio
Marolyn Krasner
A novel written in part to help the author makes sense of the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election. Born in Los Angeles, Marolyn Krasner is now living in Palmerston North. Her novel's called… Audio
Abby Howells: HarleQueen
Actor, writer and comedian Abby Howells had a new play about to hit the stage but lockdown has forced her to work on other projects.She is working with London based NZ producer Naomi Wallwork on a new… Audio
Celebrating 60 years of NZ TV: 'It's very rarely seen footage'
Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the first television broadcast in New Zealand. The first programming included an episode of Robin Hood, an interview with a ballerina and live music. Sounds like… Audio
Silent film-making in the age of lockdown
Wanaka filmmaker Richard Sidey is offering us the chance to reconnect with the world's wilderness areas, in his ambitious documentary spanning seven continents and filmed over 5 years. Elementa is the… Audio
Waikato artists embracing diversity in a time of crisis
Waikato artists are being asked to help to encourage unity in the region in the face of escalating online bullying and racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a few days Creative Waikato will announce… Audio
Peggy Lee, a documentary on Blue Smoke and new music by Finn Andrews
Retro revival with Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee and Pixie Williams. Plus a new release from Finn Andrews Video
Coming up
'Music is my rehab': Anika Moa finds niche performing for kids
Writing and performing children's music is the perfect way to lift spirits and not load up a partner or your kids with any problems, says Tui award winner Anika Moa. Audio