Artist Jess Johnson on her last cry, dance, and drunken adventure
The artist known as Flesh Dozer shares an insight into her daily life in Roswell, New Mexico.
Salome Tanuvasa’s art explores what it means ‘to be at home’, on this island
“My parents are my inspiration... They are strong individuals who left their homes and families, to seek a better life in Aotearoa.”
Celebrating the future, and style, of Aotearoa’s next art superstars
The Arts Foundation revealed this year’s group of incredible Springboard recipients - here's who was there, and what they wore...
Remembering the legacy of pioneering photographer Ans Westra
Photographer Ans Westra, best known for her work capturing the nation’s cultural and generational changes on film, has died aged 86.
What people wore: A night celebrating Aotearoa's new Arts icons
When you’re invited to Government House to be officially honoured as an Arts Foundation icon, you dress the part.
A city without culture: What Wayne Brown’s plans mean for Auckland
Sam Brooks reports on the impact that proposed Auckland Council cutbacks would have on the city.
Auckland Pride calls for urgent support of queer arts
"The reality is we’re in quite a devastating arts crisis at the moment and the wider country has no clue."
30+ creative outfits at the Aotearoa Art Fair
All of the Crocs, Docs, colourful sneakers and more street style from the annual art showcase.
Atong Atem is wholeheartedly unapologetic about her art
Cultivating a maximalist whimsy of otherworldly proportion, the Melbourne artist is boldly attempting to illustrate the world around her.
What makes an icon an 'icon'?
As the Arts Foundation reveals the latest recipients of their Icon Awards, GM Jessica Palalagi reflects on what the honour means.
The scrutiny and self-obsession of self-portraiture
Zoe took some notes at a dream panel talk featuring artists Dame Robin White, Yvonne Todd and Claudia Kogachi.
Silence of the poets: Has the tradition of commemorative verse died with the Queen?
Poets once wrote their verse in “blood” when a monarch died. On the occasion of the Queen’s funeral, what has happened to the art of elegy?
