Various Artists with Beth & Sofia

Each year Artspace Aotearoa orbits one question in the company of artists and through exhibitions. In 2024 they ask “do I need territory?” As an artist-led and artist-forward organisation they are beginning the exploration of this question from the perspective of the artist, launching their annual programme with the Aotearoa premier of work by seminal German sculptor Charlotte Posenenske and leading Ngāi Tahu artist Peter Robinson. To hear about 2024 for Artspace and their new show, Frances caught up with director Ruth Buchanan.

It's the first show of pride month! But also, Frances's penultimate broadcast :((

E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today:

Liam will be chatting to Sarah Krieg and Ngaio Simmons about Toi Kupu, a a Tangata Whenua and Tangata o le Moana celebration of takatāpui spoken word. 

They’ll also be chatting to Tracey Tawhiao about Waitangitangi, the group exhibition in response to the government's proposal to abolish te Tiriti O Waitangi.

And they’ll be chatting to Steven Junil Park about Queerness and Clothing, a talk and workshop also happening as a part of Auckland Pride. 

Frances speaks to Ari Kerssens about 4 feet in the Dark, their new work, co-created with Tash Schaardenburg, which considers the ableist architectures of everyday life alongside the empowerment of embracing the disabled experience.

Jefferson Chen and Yin-Chi are in for Stage Direction with Alice Canton to chat about This Room Is An Island, showing at Te Pou Theatre February 2-4.

E whai ake nei:

Liam will be chatting to Josiah Morgan about his new poetry collection I’m Still Growing, 

As well as Splore performing arts director Emma Vickers about what to expect for the upcoming festival’s theatrical programme. 

Frances speaks to Hana Pera Aoake, the recent recipient of the 2024 curatorial residency with Delfina Foundation and Metroland Cultures in London.

She also speaks with Irene Gardiner, President of SPADA Screen Producers NZ, about their call for streaming platform regulation and intellectual property protections.