Taking Kiwi indie to Seoul: There’s A Tuesday on breaking new ground
Ōtautahi band There’s A Tuesday found a new way to think about their craft in Seoul. Samantha Cheong was there for the ups and downs of their first serious step outside Aotearoa.
A.I. creep and design's understated facilitation
Matthew Galloway reflects on how designed systems frame our participation in the world and facilitate new norms.
Artswire: Using AI and AI using you (and news, news, news)
The week's arts news and Yvonne Todd's new angels.
Silo Theatre’s new space for theatre, for the sector, and for the community
Silo Theatre’s new space isn’t being hoarded, it’s being shared. Sam Brooks talks to the company’s directors about the space they call home, and their hopes that others will too.
Alison Taylor on leaving Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi with a dual leadership model and a succession plan
“When we were doing the new strategy, the board were ready to look at equity and a commitment to toi Māori”.
Passing a torch with a dying light: Criticism and mentorship in the arts
Damien Levi reflects on his responsibility as a mentor to a fledgling critic.
Artswire: Joy! In this economy! And a truckload of news
Gabi Lardies on everything you need to know about the week, and joy, in the arts.
‘It’s kinda toxic, I know’: Uhyoung Choi on pushing everything to the absolute limit
The actor, writer, and game developer lets his love for musicals, crowded cafes, and working hard loose in a Shameless Plug.
Why my new album goes against everything music execs advise
In Girl, In A Savage World, Theia moves away from ‘pop bangers’ to political anthems with Maaori instrumentation.
‘By Afro-Kiwis, for everyone’: Aotearoa's first-ever festival of Black arts
Tunmise Adebowale speaks to festival director Dione Joseph about why the local festival centreing Black joy, abundance, and innovation came together.
Artswire: The fight to reinstate Creatives in Schools continues, AI use rolls top authors, and more
A busy week for arts happenings, all wrapped up for you.
How Tiri Te Araroa Woman Far Walking became bilingual
Eda Tang interviews Maioha Ki Te Ao Tūroa Allen, the kaihāpai reo Māori and translator of the play.