The Walters Prize and people, people, people
A crash course in the finalists for NZ's biggest contemporary art prize, and the week's arts news.
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The Walters Prize and people, people, people
A crash course in the finalists for NZ's biggest contemporary art prize, and the week's arts news. -
‘I don’t personally need any more wispy waifish characters’: Laura Vincent’s hot take on writing
The debut novelist in the running for our biggest literary prize does love writing groups, new personal mottos and Pink Floyd though. -
Choir and kapa haka: A partnership since 1996
Musical titans Dr. Karen Grylls and Te Waka Huia will perform a blend of kapa haka and choral music two nights this week. Sam Brooks talks to Grylls about bringing the two together. -
Viral success on social media won't serve your art
Musician and accidental TikTok star Danica Bryant reflects on posting everyday for two years, losing sight of her intentions, and what having an audience really means. -
Introducing the Young Critics and their first reviews
The Young Critics Programme is “aiming to create a new generation of thoughtful reviewers”. -
Inside the Auckland Writers Festival programme, and the week’s arts news
Artistic director Lyndsey Fineran on reading four books a week, wrangling 220 writers, and keeping the programme responsive to the world.
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