Mark Amery
Why girls should join a band: Rachael King's book series Violet and the Velvets
The joys of starting a band and reading are both at the heart of a new book series from tOtautahi Christchurch based Rachael King, and she knows a fair bit about both: Violet and the Velvets: The Case… Audio
From Munich to Nelson and back: at home with jewellery artist couple Karl Fritsch and Lisa Walker
Stories about jewellery art are often susceptible to the use of bad puns. They sparkle, they're precious, they're worth their weight, and so forth. And sure we also can't resist: Karl Fritsch and Lisa… Audio
Festivals: The challenges of creating instant community
We're living in some interesting times - fairly divisive and troubling, fractured and confrontational. Music is often looked to as a bit of a societal balm; a soothing force, a way to bring people… Audio
The joys of house museums and daily sea swimming: poet Kate Camp
In Kate Camp's new poetry collection Makeshift Seasons she's often to be found in togs, just in or out of the sea. Or, as she writes in one poem, "always driving to coasts in special outfits." Audio
Why does the world love Native American culture so much?
What started as a look at the worldwide appropriation, exploitation and debasement of Native American culture, turned into a study of its rich influence on fashion, sports, politics and… Video, Audio
Why does Kate Bush mean so much to so many?
The less we see of Kate Bush it seems the more she is beloved. Seldom in the public spotlight, the artist gained a whole new legion of fans when her song 'Running Up That Hill' became a hit again… Audio
Cocktails in the new Circa bar with Ginette McDonald
Every week on RNZ's Culture 101 we ask an artist to share their love of culture and the cultural heroes that inspire them. In actor Ginette McDonald's case they're some of the people closest to her. Audio
"Bold and boundary-breaking": Fast Favourites with Vera Ellen
A strong champion of fellow indie musicians, our guest for Fast Favourites this week is singer songwriter Vera Ellen. Last year Vera toured China, Australia with Crowded House, released an EP, and… Audio
Arts News 23 February: Concerns over censorship in Australian Venice Biennale and NGA decisions
Major concerns over censorship in Australian Venice Biennale decision and a new NZSO CEO Audio
Arts News for December 15, 2024
Renowned Māori actor and filmmaker Cliff Curtis has been honoured with the prestigious International Federation of Film Producers Associations Award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
The event, held… Audio
Arts News: City to Sea bridge to be demolished
What has been described of the arts this week on RNZ Audio
