Mar
31
The double-edged sword of comfort art
What is the value of comfort in art?
6 min read
Auckland Arts Festival
Mar
22
Critical Corner: A Streetcar Named Desire, Animal
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival shows A Streetcar Named Desire and Animal.
5 min read
Mar
07
Critical Corner: Belle
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Belle, playing as part of the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.
3 min read
Mar
05
I Have Too Many Thoughts and Feelings About Six: The Musical
Some too-deep thoughts and scattered feelings about Six: The Musical.
5 min read
Apr
02
Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival
With a week’s worth of perspective, some observations on this year’s Auckland Arts Festival – and what a festival means in 2024.
6 min read
Apr
01
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.
6 min read
Mar
26
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.
6 min read
Mar
23
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.
6 min read
Mar
20
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.
5 min read
Mar
18
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.
5 min read