Art
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.
Carving a life in stone
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
Deeply respectful of the richness of Polynesian culture, a Rarotonga-based French stone carver feels his talent is his way of showing respect and adoration for the island which has not only become his new home but has given him a fresh lens on life.
Fit for a Queen: Cook Islands art in the Royal Collection
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features
With the recent passing of Prince Philip, we wondered what official gifts had been presented to Queen Elizabeth II, her consort, and other royals during their Cook Islands visits. This is what we found. By Jean Tekura Mason and Rod Dixon.
‘Work here and enjoy living here’
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Art, Features
Artist Joan Gragg reveals the beauty of everyday life in the Cook Islands in her latest collection of paintings.
Underneath the Mango Tree
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.
Local gallery participates in Auckland Art Fair in the midst of Covid pandemic
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands’ Bergman Gallery was again the only Pacific based gallery that took part in the Auckland Art Fair at the centre of the community Covid-19 outbreak. By Rachel Smith.
‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.
A journey of modern Pacific art
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
The logistics of taking part in an international art fair when you are an art gallery based on a small island in the Pacific is challenging at the best of times. When you add the year that has been into the mix, it all gets very interesting. By Rachel Smith.
Keeping art of tivaevae alive
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
The outer island travel experience is helping revive traditional art making in the Pa Enua.
‘To change the world, we must change the way we see it first’ - Photos expose controversial industry
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Local photographer Alex King's recent exhibition in Rarotonga sheds light on the environmental effects of the palm oil industry.
A US election like no other
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Former Cook Islands News editor Richard Moore was in Manhattan this week, capturing the mood on the streets of New York.
Sumatra: The last place on Earth
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Features
A local photographer hopes to bring Cook Islanders closer to an experience that will open their eyes to what many describe as one of world’s worst industries; the palm oil industry in Indonesia.
Keeping his comics on the down-low
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Young Cook Islands comic artist Montel Williams hopes to one day show his art to the world but only when he’s ready.
