Blong Ambition
Tanya Blong has turned the feeling of summer into an artform - Andrew Wood finds out about the art of being idle.
Opinion: How Has Creative Community Fared In The Ardern Era?
Much has been said of Jacinda Ardern's success & failures in the Prime Minister's role - but Andrew Wood gives his personal thoughts on what's been achieved in the Arts, Culture & Heritage portfolio.
Best (And Worst) of Aotearoa Creativity in 2022
Andrew Wood casts his eye over the year that's been - and shoots from both the lip and the hip with his opinion on this year's highlights and lowlights.
City Gallery Wellington Saga - What Has Changed?
It's been a year and a half since the organisation's controversial restructure had the creative community up in arms - Andrew Wood checks in see what it has achieved, with a puzzling discovery.
Sweat Equity - Artists Take On Issue Confronting Aotearoa Creativity
“Remuneration does not exist in contemporary visual arts in the same way it does in other sectors" - The creative minds behind the SCAPE 2022 Season explain why this year's theme is so important.
How Creatives Can Help New Zealand Rugby's Image Issues
The relationship between rugby and the arts is....complicated. But Andrew Wood reckons New Zealand Rugby can help our creatives - and vice versa.
Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript
The latest installment of The Big Idea's eye-opening insights for emerging creative careers - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers.
Not A-Mused: Has Half Million Dollar 'Innovation' Proved Its Worth?
Narrative Muse's half million dollars of funding brings with it a deserved microscope - Andrew Wood gives his thoughts on if it's delivering for NZ creatives and audiences.
Confronting The "Bleak Midwinter" Facing Creativity
Opinions are flying over the current state of the government arts funding after CNZ's latest announcement. Leading arts writer Andrew Wood gives his list on what needs to happen next.
Storm In A CoCA Cup
At the end of the week, The Centre of Contemporary Art closes its doors with an uncertain future. Andrew Wood looks into how things got to this point.
Letters to an Emerging Creative: Getting Gallery Representation
The Big Idea's quintessential series on acing your creative career - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers - gives a frank view of dos and don'ts to get the attention of gallerists.
Backing "Our Stories" Important - But Not Simple
Does a new digital rights portal for Aotearoa publishers solve the issues facing our authors? Andrew Wood investigates.