Art
Rarotonga-based author to release ‘Kūki ‘Airani’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands, Rarotonga-based author Jean Tekura Mason’s book, Kūki ‘Airani, written in Cook Islands Māori and English will be launched next month.
Painting with scissors: exploring Tivaivai’s links to European modern art
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features
A major art exhibition in Sydney explores the link between tivaivai and Henri Matisse, the great French master of modern art.
Can you help solve a photo mystery?
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Art, Features
Former editor Cameron Scott hopes Cook Islands News readers might be able to help him solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph he bought in an online auction in New Zealand late last year. The photo, which seems to date back to early last century or even earlier, was auctioned by Webb’s Antiques along with […]
Aotearoa Art Fair: A celebration of Pacific art
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National
There’s a particular moment when a decision is made to purchase a piece of art. It can begin with a glance, a connection between the viewer and the work that invites a closer look. It can develop over time, an emotion evoked by the image and its story. Then there is the decision itself, the joy in knowing that this piece of art will be present to view every day. Such are the moments that mark the Aotearoa Art Fair, writes Rachel Smith.
High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local
A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.
Traditional canoes taking shape
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
In a bid to revive the art of traditional canoe building, Te Mana O te Vaka boat building and sailing project – a collaboration between the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga – started last week.
Toka’s local designs to feature in Paris and London
Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka is set to launch Cook Islands culture, design and dance on the international runway through fashion.
Recreating Billy Apple’s groundbreaking show
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
A small but appreciative crowd turned out for Billy Apple’s Rainbows 1965 exhibition opening at the Bergman Gallery on Tuesday night.
Taking our art to the world
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Bergman Gallery on Rarotonga is helping take Cook Islands art to the world. Cook Islands artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman have been pivotal in placing it on display in Italy this week.
Learning the art of traditional canoe building
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Using a traditional canoe for fishing will soon become a reality for the youth of the Kōrero o te 'Ōrau 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango programme.
A long-distance love affair
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Retired BBC radio and TV reporter and presenter John Roberts from Cheshire, England has been having a long-distance love affair with the Cook Islands for nearly 40 years.
'Akatara from Cook Islands on exhibit in Venice
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features
An exhibition in Venice exploring the sculptural beauty of command clubs from Oceania, including the Cook Islands, has inspired a Rarotongan experiment to discover how ancient weapons obtain their beautifully finished surfaces.
Sabine’s recycled creations earn Energy Globe Award
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
Tucked away in a small room overlooking the lush backroads and mountain backdrop of Nikao, Sabine Janneck continues to come up with fashionable and artistic ways to make use of discarded plastic.
From Paris with love
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
The Gallery Tavioni is proudly presenting yet another exhibit at their gallery in Atupa tonight featuring the beautiful Pascale Garnier Cowan and her collection of art which she is excited to showcase and release to hopefully new homes.
Exhibition celebrates artistic sisters
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
The Gallery Tavioni hosted four talented ladies and each of the works of their artistic minds in an art exhibition titled ‘Sisters Embrace Art - from around the world’ on Saturday in Atupa.
Behind the scenes to limelight
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
For many years Awhitia Tavioni has referred to herself as a “shadow” to her iconic husband and master carver Mike Tavioni. This weekend Awhitia will be in the limelight when she along with her artist “sisters” showcase their creations in a special exhibition.
Gallery owner pays tribute to legendary artist
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Internationally-renowned Kiwi artist Billy Apple had been scheduled to land on Rarotonga today for his second exhibition in the Cook Islands. Apple died after a short illness at his Auckland home on Monday. Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman connected with Apple over several years and shares his memories of the artist with Al Williams.
Everyday phrases help Mike Tavioni teach Maori
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
An unconventional, fun approach to teaching Maori has taken off at Gallery Tavioni, taking place every Tuesday and Thursday for the next few weeks in an attempt to preserve the important role of language in culture.
Christianity created a nation
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
“Christianity created a Nation” is a book about the arrival of the Gospel and the early Mission Years among those islands later to be known as the Cook Islands, writes author Howard Henry.
Aspiring artist paints her own path
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
An eighteen-year-old aspiring artist has used her love of drawing and art to create her own business, painting henna designs as well as commissioning her own paintings to make a living for herself through creative expression. Alana Musselle reports.
