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The Lowdown
Artists Infiltrate Parliament
The Beehive's artistic influx, a major contemporary art space under threat and positive signs in the regions and in print media. Mark Amery has this week’s arts news Lowdown.
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Greatness is Infectious
When three of the most acclaimed writers of a generation come together for one engaging panel - it's hard not to be inspired. Relive an important discussion for Aotearoa creatives.
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The Bilingual Brilliance of Sir Tīmoti Kāretu
A knight, a scholar, a pioneer - insights into an extraordinary career that has helped drive the revitalisation of te reo Māori in the arts.
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Campbell Champions NZ's Creatives
One of mainstream media's leading arts advocates, John Campbell explains how he's taking his passion for Aotearoa's writers to a new audience this week.
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Speak the Universal Language
No matter your industry, design skills could be what take you to the next level. Find out how to build your creative - and strategic - superpower.
The Lowdown
Recognition Needed More Than Ever
COVID cancellation scares keep coming, but there's no stopping awards and initiatives to recognise talent in the creative world - all in this week's arts news bulletin.
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A Crisis of Opportunities
Motivation, inspiration and self-contemplation - this year's Semi Permanent conference has messages that will resonate within the creative community for years to come.
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How to Make Your Words Count
Every artist aims to break new ground, Jenny Bornholdt has done it for decades. She talks to The Big Idea about her latest honour and how to leave your mark.
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Legacy of Learning
It’s the story of the apprentice becoming the master - but with a twist. Why has a highly successful Art Director gone back to his AUT roots?
The Lowdown
No Mercy
Emotions are boiling over after a contemporary art project showed up art world complacency and the danger of social media, writes Mark Amery in this week’s arts news Lowdown.
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Creating Music's Visual Gateways
Rattle Records is a sure-fire winner at this week's Aotearoa Music Awards. The creative mind behind much of Rattle's stunning album art explains her unique methods.
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Gather Your Courage and Take a Leap of Faith
Tessa Duder has inspired generations of New Zealanders - we reveal her latest achievement as she explains how to stay relevant in the creative world.
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Harnessing Curiosity
Annabel Hawkins’s career has taken her all around the world and into a plethora of creative fields - all off the back of a skillset acquired at Massey University.
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Colonialism 101
One of Aotearoa’s most passionate creatives is back to tackle more big issues in a language our rangatahi can relate to.
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How Schools Kill Creativity
If the children are our future, why are we not teaching them to think creatively? A damning report is released on the state of arts education in primary and secondary schools.
Arts Smarts
What to Do if Your Job Sucks
How do you know if it's time to call it quits or to stay on? It's the must-read checklist before dealing with your creative career crossroads.
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Best Photos of 2020 Revealed
A record number of photographs were put forward - see who took the honours at The New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards.
The Lowdown
"We are Not All Going to Survive This”
Different views on how much time the government should take giving out the biggest arts package in a generation in this week’s arts news Lowdown.
Arts Smarts
Finding the Balance Between Working and Writing
How do you make time to turn your idea into a written, finished product? We get tips on dealing with the pitfalls and the unavoidable truths.
Soapbox
Beyond Inclusion: Everyone Deserves to Belong
Changing the script from “You and Me” to “We” - Music Therapy Week is the ideal time to challenge what a truly inclusive society looks like.
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Picture of Inequity
Where are all the women photojournalists? Investigating the worrying stat in the NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year finalists - and the lack of female perspective in documenting history.
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Public Art Outbreak
It's a big week in public art for Auckland, art spaces for Christchurch and politics throughout Aotearoa. Stay on the pulse with Mark Amery's comprehensive arts news bulletin.
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Art Behind Bars
They're separated from the rest of society for their actions - but the mental health of Aotearoa's prisoners needs attention. Art is helping many become better people.
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Sacrifice is the Greatest Art Form
Not all leaders are created equal. Tautai's Courtney Sina Meredith is ensuring she leads by example.
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Dealing with Your Harshest Critic
Why is it such a long, complicated process to admit to yourself that you’re an artist? Verity Johnson investigates how to accept and embrace your creative instincts.

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