Colin McCahon - revered and criticised
This cleverly curated exhibition captures the importance of place for an artist who has become a synonym for Modernist New Zealand art.
Challenging the chestnut
Kate Powell tests the boundaries of gender constructs and explores the yielding of toxic masculinity with Thomas La Hood.
Cold, Cold Truths and Hot, Hot Wax: Lowdown #53
Kate Powell syphons the steaming hot news and cold realities in this week’s Lowdown
Sparking connections and making magic as a way of being
Placemaking in a heritage and contemporary setting makes for an amazing creative hub. We hear more of the good hearts involved. [In partnership with Ellen Melville Centre]
Movers and shakers in a city centre
Kate Powell discovers a gem in the city centre and finds out how they are helping build heart and community. [In partnership with Auckland Council]
Clarions and Gongs
Kate Powell counts the coins, salves the wounds and rings the gongs in this week’s Lowdown #48
Cat among the Pigeons?
Hot conversations and media comment this week followed by Kate Powell for Lowdown #47
Breaking Bad!
Kate Powell rounds up breaking stories in the arts media in Lowdown #46
Five Powerhouses of the Industry
Kate Powell promises that the words of these leaders will ring in your ears
An Art Renegade
Kate Powell measures a great artist’s impact and concludes it lies in her choice to lead her life so stubbornly as her own.
Think Again!
Lowdown #44: Leadership exits and entrances, bad treatment and chances to think again - Kate Powell delivers this week's arts media news.
At the Feet of a Master
A fascinating conversation crashed onto shores of Aoetaroa