Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival
For paid subscribers only, some observations on this year’s Auckland Arts Festival – and what a festival means in 2024.
The rope that binds: Still Lives brings rugby and art together
Art and sport are often pitted against each other. This weekend, Still Lives brings the two together for a performance installation.
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #3: Diptych, Kotūitūi, et al.
My third (and final!) round-up of the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki.
Critical Corner: Rise of the Ronin and Take Two
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Team Ninja's new game Rise of the Ronin and Danielle Hawkins' new novel Take Two.
AIGA is accessibility and excellence in action
AIGA marks the first public showing of work that Touch Compass have presented under their disability-led kaupapa. I talk to Lusi Faiva, the creator of the work, and Jon Tamihere-Kemeys about the genesis of the work, and what it means to present it at the Auckland Arts Festival.
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #2: Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett, Boy, et al.
My second round-up of the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki, with responses to Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, Boy and In the Name of the Son.
Critical Corner: Killer Rack, The Beautiful Afternoon, et al.
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Sylvan Spring’s new book of poetry, Killer Rack and Airini Beautrais’ collection of essays, The Beautiful Afternoon.
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #1: O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, et al
My first-round up from the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki, with responses to O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, The Valentina and Beyond Words.
Some Thoughts on the Pantograph Punch
After the Pantograph Punch announced it would be going on an indefinite hiatus, some thoughts from someone who once worked there, and who always read it.
Critical Corner: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
In this week's edition of Critical Corner, a review of the much awaited sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
