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An empty frame? When biographers can’t get permission to use artists’ work

What is an art book without images of the artist’s work?

Ko Witi tōku ingoa: Esteemed NZ author’s te reo immersion

At 80, one of our most celebrated authors decided it was time to learn his language.

Out, damned text: Why it’s time to retire Shakespeare from NZ schools

Single-minded and monocular focus on Shakespeare limits ideas of what great literature.

Feats of clay: New book pays tribute to a supreme collector and the items he gifted Te Papa

The collection of Walter Cook reflects the evolution of design from 1880 to the 1970s.

The Start of The Golden Weather: Andrew Dickens remembers a special theatre performance

Kids grow when challenged.

World famous in NYC: Expatriate Kiwi artist finally gets his due

Almost unknown here, an exhibition of Mike Hinge's work will bring deserved recognition.

Why I’ll miss the cult-like group that vowed to listen to 107 of Haydn’s symphonies

A months-long project for Haydn fans draws to a close on Bluesky.

Mark Adams: 50 Years of photography that tells New Zealand’s stories

Retrospective of photographer Mark Adams’ 50-year career accompanies major exhibition.

He made it big in the dotcom era, now he’s making music for Ukraine

NZ software engineer turns composer to write a symphony for Ukraine.

From takeaway bars to beach cleanups: Iconic NZ poster gets a makeover to tackle plastic pollution

Classic takeaway shop poster inspires new wave of Kiwi creativity - and cleaner beaches.

Cultural Attaché Ania Upstill: Much ado about Antonio!

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