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My Art Inspiration: Jess Johnson
New York-based contemporary artist and 2018 Walters Prize finalist Jess Johnson brings alternative realities to life through drawing, installation, animation, and Virtual Reality. Here she shares the books that inspire her creative practice.
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Double Saw Final at the Canterbury A&P Show
Queen Mob’s Teahouse poetry editor Erik Kennedy shares the origins of his "Pindaric victory ode" to New Zealand's saw racers, part of his recently published, first full-length collection.
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The Muse Project
An exclusive preview of The Muse Project, a locally produced documentary that delves into the creative process.
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Three Picks from Lost in the Dark
Te Papa staff and Wellington High School students share their thoughts on the darkly disturbing paintings of New Zealand artist Tony Fomison.
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Feminist Enough?
An exclusive extract from new essay collection Women Now: The Legacy of Female Suffrage. By Grace Taylor.
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My Art Inspiration: Yuk King Tan
New Zealand and Hong Kong-based contemporary artist Yuk King Tan explores the intersection between culture, work and identity.
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Meet the Makers: Eleanor Bishop
September is Aotearoa's first-ever New Zealand Theatre Month. To mark the occasion we're catching up with some of the country's best theatre makers – like director and playwright Eleanor Bishop.
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Meet the Makers: Jane Yonge
September is Aotearoa's first-ever New Zealand Theatre Month. To mark the occasion we're catching up with some of the country's best theatre makers – like director Jane Yonge.
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Black Grace + Friends
We go behind-the-scenes with choreographer Neil Ieremia and Whitireia dance students as they rehearse for the upcoming show Black Grace + Friends.
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