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  • Why Are Auction Houses Ignoring Artist Copyright?

    The Lowdown checks out a NZ first for artists getting their copyrights honoured - which puts on a spotlight on those who are not - and the latest recognitions for NZ creatives.
    The Lowdown
  • 'He Made Us Want To Be Better People': A Tribute to Moana Jackson

    One of the late Moana Jackson's peers explains the impact that he had on toi Māori and how his legacy can live on in the creative community.
    Soapbox
  • Creatives Guide To TikTok

    More and more creatives - and audiences - are turning to the fast-rising social media platform. Experts give us TikTok top tips to use it to your advantage.
    Arts Smarts
  • Changing Attitudes, Changing Landscapes in Creative Community

    Shifts in protocol, shifts in thinking and fresh approaches in the creative sector go under the spotlight in this week's Lowdown, The Big Idea's arts news bulletin.
    The Lowdown
  • History Has Arrived: Yuki Kihara In Her Own Words

    The shroud of secrecy has lifted - New Zealand's pavilion at the Venice Biennale - Paradise Camp - is there for the world to see. Yuki Kihara tells us what this moment means.
    Feature
  • How You Can Be Part of World Creativity and Innovation Day

    Having a globally recognised week - and day - to celebrate your creativity also gives you the chance of a free global platform. It's happening right now - find out how to get involved.
    Feature
  • 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.
    Arts Smarts
  • Going The Distance - Government Announces Extended Event Support

    We break down the latest developments to the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme and how it will impact the creative community.
    Feature
  • Are Vaccine Passes Really Gone From Venues?

    We get The Lowdown on what the creative community really thinks of the unvaccinated being allowed back in venues, break down millions of dollars of funding and latest creative achievements.
    The Lowdown
  • The (Largely) Unknown Story of Nature Boy

    One of New Zealand's under-appreciated photographers is getting his time in the spotlight at one of biggest institutions. Find out why it's long overdue.
    Feature
  • What I Learned About Starting A New Creative Business

    How to turn old lessons from portfolio careers into new gains, when starting a studio-based business.
    Arts Smarts
  • 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.
    Feature
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