Art
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.
The Art Studio re-opens with fresh new look
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Art
The Art Studio in Arorangi is back in business and already bustling with activity following a year of closure.
Celebrating fathers Cook Islands style
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Art
Happy Father’s Day are the first words that most Dads and Papas will be hearing across the country come Sunday morning.
CI People Project nears completion
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Art
With her 196th portrait completed this week, Judith Kunzle is nearing the end of an art project which has seen her drawing faces from across the Cook Islands throughout the year.
Waterfront fun with chalk art
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Art
The waterfront was alive with children, teachers and chalk last Thursday, as students created works of art on the pavement.
'Celebration' at The Art Studio
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Art
Celebrating Constitution Day and a gallery makeover is the incentive behind the exhibition opening today at The Art Studio.
Fun with chalk art
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Art
The pavement was covered in colourful logos and chalk dust dominated the scene but the smiles of the kids involved in this year’s Pavement Art competition stole the show.
Screen printing on display
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Art
The creative talent from recent screen printing workshops is currently on display.
Screen printing workshops a success
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Art
Recently completed screen printing workshops were enjoyed by all says tutor Rennie Peyroux.
The Salon updates hair styling talent
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Art
Understanding the need to meet the demands of an ever changing hair and beauty industry is all part of the job for Caroline Daniel from The Salon.
Ra anau Frida!
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Art
Local artist Ani O’Neil with friends and writers Pouarii Tanner and Henry Ah Foo Taripo are inviting you to a mid-winter gathering to celebrate the 106th birthday of influential Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Exhibition shows local photography
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Art
Photographic images produced as part of recent workshop are now being shown at an exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum.
Screen printing a work of art
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Art
Screen printing workshops due to begin today, have proved to be so popular with the community that a second intake has been added – and it is already full.