Memories of ‘Blue Smoke’
Memories of ‘Blue Smoke’
Pixie Williams lived a "normal" life in Dunedin, having eschewed the trappings of showbiz that came with being New Zealand’s first recording artist. Rebecca Fox talks to producer and musician...
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Delightfulness central to work
Delightfulness central to work
Dunedin artist and teacher Hannah Joynt is never short of an idea or enthusiasm to try new things - the challenge is to pace herself.
Artist draws on both sides of family
Artist draws on both sides of family
The birth of his fourth child during the Covid-19 lockdown and the death of a beloved mentor and friend made 2020 a year of both joy and sorrow for Auckland artist Jimmy James Kouratoras.
Busy year for performing arts
Busy year for performing arts
The arts sector is adapting to a "new normal" and will bring a variety of acts and performances to Dunedin stages this year. Rebecca Fox takes a look at what's planned for 2021.
Cancer journey documented
Cancer journey documented
As Eric Schusser and Annemarie Hope-Cross are both photographers and a couple they are in a unique position of being able to put on paper the journey many go through as sufferers and...
Covid-19 silences Dunedin voices
Covid-19 silences Dunedin voices
Many Dunedin-trained opera singers living in Europe are facing the toughest times of their lives. Rebecca Fox asks some how they are coping in a Covid-19 world.
Diversity of voices
Diversity of voices
Following life’s journey has given Joanna Osborne the rare opportunity to trawl through the Dunedin Public Art Gallery collection. The art historian tells Rebecca Fox about mixing her interest...
The art of context
The art of context
Two Dunedin artists have won awards in the ECC NZ Student Craft/Design Awards for their work in jewellery and ceramics. Rebecca Fox talks to Simon Swale and Eva Ding about their winning pieces.
Global flavours, local ingredients
Global flavours, local ingredients
As the turmoil of Covid-19 continues to swirl globally, here in our little corner of the world it is time to celebrate our wonderful food professionals. Rebecca Fox talks to Queenstown chef Corey Hume.
Show me the money
Show me the money
Dunedin art and music collective E-Kare are shining the spotlight on people’s relationship with money and gambling in an interactive installation at Blue Oyster Art Project Space. They tell...
‘Rediscovering’ Dunedin
‘Rediscovering’ Dunedin
After years of looking after her treasured artists, Dunedin gallery owner Michelle Chalklin-Sinclair is doing something for herself.
From the editor
From the editor
Being able to get together with friends and family this Christmas season is such a privilege.
Panto aims at adding a little Christmas cheer
Panto aims at adding a little Christmas cheer
Dunedin’s Globe Theatre wants to bring some happiness to 2020 with a true pantomime complete with music, humour and slapstick, so it has brought in English composer Richard Lamming to...
Webby another reason to rejoice
Webby another reason to rejoice
The magical sound of the harp captured Helen Webby’s imagination as a child and has never waned. Rebecca Fox talks to the musician about how the harp bridges cultures and generations.
Spreading the word
Spreading the word
A Lawrence couple wants to prove there is more to honey than as a spread. Rebecca Fox talks to Dana and Megan Young about keeping it small.
Dedicated to their art
Dedicated to their art
Strong and nimble fingers are what link three very different artists exhibiting at Dunedin Art School’s SITE 2020 exhibition. Rebecca Fox talks to three students about their work.
A tale of female friendship
A tale of female friendship
Presenting the first full-length professional play to open in New Zealand since Covid-19, the producer and cast behind Di, Viv and Rose have taken a big gamble. Rebecca Fox talks to its...
Good triumphs over evil forces
Good triumphs over evil forces
Heartbreak ruled Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2020 season until last week when the company hit the stage for the first time this year in Sleeping Beauty. Rebecca Fox talks to artistic...
Celebrating continuing relevance that is Hotere
Celebrating continuing relevance that is Hotere
Dunedin Public Art Gallery will this week open the first major exhibition of Ralph Hotere’s work in 20 years. Rebecca Fox talks to gallery director Cam McCracken about the significance of...
Banana bread that’s good for you
Banana bread that’s good for you
A Dunedin PhD student is on a mission to create foods to help people avoid chronic disease. Amir Amini tells Rebecca Fox why he is so passionate about green banana flour.