Art
Never-before-seen Mangaia watercolour from Captain Cook's final voyage is up for auction
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
The first ever colour image of Mangaia has been discovered buried in a box in Britain. Local leaders would like to see it returned home to Cook Islands.
Chefs go head to head in the culinary champs
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
No matter how good a chef you are – the joy is in cooking for others.
Karlene Taokia of the Chefs Association : A fresh take on raw fish
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Art
We all love to eat fresh seafood, and we are so lucky that we can get fresh fish from our oceans and put it on our tables. Seafood and shellfish can have delicate flesh so our cooking methods vary, but they can be cooked in so many ways. Flavours and methods of cookery from around the world have been introduced and have influenced our menus, dining experiences, preferences and expectations.
First place: Summer in Paradise
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
You don’t take a photograph, you make it - just like a beautiful painting, sketch or sculpture, a photo is a work of art.
The world is her oyster
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Published in Art
As hot and humid weather continues, Cook Islanders are having to resort to swimming pools and beaches to beat this summer heat. While taking a cooling dip, some have captured their memories for the BCI Summer in Paradise photo contest. The photo contest is now closed and winners of an iPad, an iPhone and other prizes will be announced this Saturday.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Kuru for a rainy day – or sunshine!
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Art
RECIPE:Climate Change has brought about many modifications with the availability of produce seasonally. We have seen various fruits come into season at unusual times of the year.
In the water, on the water, by the water
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Art
This year’s BCI Summer in Paradise photo contest is gaining momentum, with dozens of entries this past week – and some people sharing some beautiful stories, too. To enter your photos for a chance at the big prizes – an iPad, an iPhone and more – email editor@cookislandsnews.com. TOP PIC! Miss Photogenic Mermaid Ngatokorua Arona at Rutaki beach. By PATRICK ARONA
Mariana Ryan: Eating in, in the pink
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Art
FOOD COLUMN: What’s for dinner? The inevitable question on everyone’s mind mid-afternoon here in Rarotonga. Heck, I start that anxiety triggering process from the moment I wake up.
Philip Nordt- Taro: a sizzling new take on an old favourite
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Published in Art
Ever since I was teaching Culinary Arts at the Hospitality Training Centre in 2014, I have been intrigued by taro and its various varieties, writes Philip Nordt from OTB Bar & Restaurant.
Body of work: Tattooist Hinano Wearing
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
Even though she sits hunched over and holding the same position for 6 hours a day, Hinano Wearing says tattooing doesn’t feel like a job.
Artwork hewn from the earth of the island
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
It’s all about the form, flow and following the lines, says sculptor Brent Holly.
Powerful show has sad message
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Art
Mangaia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific, but its population is declining. This is the strong message behind Fe’ena Syme-Buchanan’s photographic exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum which opened on Friday.
Topical exhibition a first for Fe'ena
Tuesday 16 January 2018 | Published in Art
Population loss on Mangaia is the theme for a photographic exhibition at the National Museum which starts this week.
Canadian 'cultural event' on a visit to paradise
Friday 16 June 2017 | Published in Art
A Canadian artist, once described as a “one-woman cultural event.” is visiting Rarotonga on her first trip to the Pacific in almost 30 years.
Artists focus on native bird life
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Art
An eye-catching mural is forming on the road-front wall of the National Environment Service office in Tupapa.
Traditional arts provide for children
Thursday 12 January 2017 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, Local
Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.
Paddle art exhibition impresses yet again
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Art
Paddle artworks in this week’s Tu Rangatira exhibit came in an impressive range of designs, using a variety of mediums to embody the textures of land and sea.
Contest proud night for art of tatau
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Art
What is believed to have been the first tattoo competition held in the Cook Islands took place at The Islander on Saturday night.
Kiwi artist's work reflects Pukapukan culture
Friday 28 October 2016 | Published in Art
As a tribute to a special group of Cook Islands women, a Kiwi artist has filled the walls of a Devonport gallery in New Zealand with sculptures.
Miss Earth contestant securely anchored in community values
Wednesday 28 September 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local
I FIRST met Allanah Herman-Edgar a little over a year ago.
