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I/V/ w/ Frankie McNair: 5th July, 2024

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Fri 5 Jul 2024

Frankie McNair is an Australian comedian. She has brought her slapstick, cabaret-feel comedy to Auckland with An Intimate Evening With Tabitha Booth, a washed-up Hollywood star who was once kneecapped for attempting to harmonise with Marilyn Monroe when she sang ‘Happy Birthday’.

Beth caught up with Frankie about Tabitha Booth and their final shows at Q Theatre, which are happening on Friday and Saturday night.

The Mires w/ Tina Makereti: 5th July, 2024

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Fri 5 Jul 2024

Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. It covers an array of themes such as colonisation, ecological devastation and extremism. It explores the strength of womanhood and the importance of connection in a polarised and fraught world.

Set in a small Aotearoa town, a little bit into the future, the story follows three women who find themselves neighbours. A sense of disquiet arises when the Pākehā neighbour’s son moves in sporting a fresh buzzcut and a new tattoo.

Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. You can pick up a copy of The Mires at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.

Various Artists w/ Beth and Sofia: 21st June, 2024.

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Fri 21 Jun 2024

Today on Various Artists! 

Beth had a kōrero with the Curatorial Assistant at Te Uru Gallery, Hester Rowan, about Toi Whakaata / Reflections, a new exhibition of Fred Graham’s works.

Sofia had a kōrero with artist Levi Kereama about I missed you, Matariki, a new exhibition at Window Gallery with Whiro Walker.

Lots of tunes and great vibes! Whakarongo tonu mai x

I missed you, Matariki w/ Artist Levi Kereama: 20th June, 2024

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Fri 21 Jun 2024

I missed you, Matariki is a new exhibition by Levi Kereama and Whiro Walker at Window Gallery in the University of Auckland General Library. 

The accompanying text reads:

I missed you Matariki.

I needed you yesterday.

There’s been too much mamae.

Too much tangi and too much mate.

Give me a fresh start, a good feast

Give me a glimpse at the ones I’ve lost

and some hope the next season will be a good one

Haere mai, tōku Matariki

I mokemoke au mōu.

Sofia spoke with one of the artists, Levi Kereama, about the kaupapa of the show and his work. 

Fred Graham Exhibition: Toi Whakaata / Reflections w/ Hester Rowan: 21st June, 2024

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Fri 21 Jun 2024

Toi Whakaata / Reflections is a new exhibition celebrating Māori sculptor Fred Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui). It opens at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery on Saturday 8 June.

The exhibition reflects on the artist’s career spanning 70 years, and comes at a significant moment for Graham - now 95 - who is one of the eight artists from Aotearoa who were invited to participate in the prestigious international exhibition at this year’s Venice Biennale.

Beth caught up with the curator of Toi Whakaata / Reflections, Hester Rowan, about the exhibition.

Stage Direction w/ Jodie Rimmer: 18 June, 2024

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Tue 18 Jun 2024

Jodie Rimmer is on Stage Direction to talk about the world premier of Nicola Cheeseman is Back, the show that challenges the way women are valued and regarded as they age.

Various Artists w/ Beth and Sofia: 14th June, 2024

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Fri 14 Jun 2024

Beth had a kōrero with Whangārei-based artist Andrea Gardner about her exhibition When Mauve Does the Tango, currently on at The Arts House Trust.

Sofia spoke with Kathryn Tsui about cloud ribbon, an exhibition currently showing at Object Space that explores Kathryn’s own cultural heritage and craft practice by reflecting on intersections of Asian and European cultural histories.

Sofia spoke to Tia about Tūhononga (Cluster and Connection) as well as Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear.

Plus, a bit of Angel Olsen, Elliott Smith and Soccer Mommy to soundtrack your rainy arvo. Does it get better?!

cloud ribbon at Object Space w/ artist Kathryn Tsui: 14th June, 2024

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Fri 14 Jun 2024

cloud ribbon is a new exhibition by Kathryn Tsui at Object Space. 

Kathryn is a textile based artist who currently lives in Tairua in the Coromandel Peninsula.

In beaded compositions and woven wall-hangings, cloud ribbon explores Kathryn’s own cultural heritage and craft practice by reflecting on intersections of Asian and European cultural histories.

Sofia spoke with Kathryn about the show and some of the research that went into it.

Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear w/ Artist Tia Barrett: 14th June, 2024

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Fri 14 Jun 2024

Five new moving image works have launched as part of Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear, Te Tuhi’s contribution to the global World Weather Network.

Curated by Janine Randerson, the screening programme features the five latest sound and video commissions created by three artists: Jae Hoon Lee, Riki Pirihi, and Tia Bennett. 

One of the projects, Tūhononga (Cluster and Connection) Parts I and II by Tia Barrett (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mamoe, Te Rapuwai, Waitaha, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tamainupō) explores the pūrākau (stories) from our past which we can draw on to benefit the future of our whenua. 

Sofia spoke to Tia about Tūhononga (Cluster and Connection) as well as Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear in general.

Ans Westra: a Life in Photography w/ Author and Historian, Paul Moon, and Suite Gallery Owner and Director, David Alsop: 7th June, 2024

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Fri 7 Jun 2024

The book, Ans Westra: a Life in Photography by Paul Moon, was released on the 10th of May. 

Westra is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most well known social documentary photographers, best known for her candid black-and-white photography of New Zealand life and culture. 

Some of her most notable photographs included images of life in remote areas, Māori communities, and anti-apartheid protestors who clashed with riot police during the 1981 Springbok tour.

In light of Westra’s death in February 2023, Ans Westra: a Life in Photography is a richly illustrated biography of her life and her remarkable, and sometimes controversial, practice, which continues to be debated today.

Sofia had a kōrero with the author of the book, historian Paul Moon, and Suite Gallery owner and director, David Alsop, who manages the Ans Westra archive and copyright, about Ans Westra: a Life in Photography.