Art
Artist merges past with future
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Art
A Polynesian-inspired exhibition by an Auckland artist is open for viewing at the BCA Gallery until June 29.
Hell Fire lights up gallery
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Art
The BCA Gallery was transformed with an eclectic collection of Polynesian-inspired pieces at the opening of a new exhibition on Tuesday.
Photography workshop to begin
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Art
Sharing her knowledge of photography is part of the impetus for Mahiriki Tangaroa, who is taking a photography workshop next week.
Artist presents Polynesian-inspired art
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Art
An Auckland artist will be exhibiting his Polynesian-inspired pieces in June.
Photo fun at Island Booth birthday
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Art
Island Booth is celebrating their second birthday this weekend, and they are inviting the community to join in.
Social web art project on track
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Art
Local artist Judith Kunzle is well on her way to drawing 200 portraits of people who live in Rarotonga in order to form a social web of people she meets throughout the year.
Open air gallery at gardens
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Art
The seven acre Maire Nui Gardens in Titikaveka is blooming with more than just exotic flowers with the addition of stunning art pieces now adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the stunning property.
Lefebre's modelling career takes off
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Art
From being discovered while shopping, at St Luke’s mall in Auckland to strutting her stuff on the Paris catwalk– Cook Islander Olivia Lefebre is making a name for herself in the tough world of fashion.
Avatea put on marine exhibition
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Art
A unique ‘marine exhibition’ was held at Avatea School on Friday morning where students showcased their knowledge of the sea. Skits, songs, dance and power point presentations drove home to parents and teachers what the students had learned during the marine unit they conducted through the term.
Celtic folk by Hand on Heart
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Art
A show that weaves its way through traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes from Scotland and Ireland, is coming to Rarotonga next week.
Sketching Selina
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Art
Titikaveka member of parliament Selina Napa (right) took time out of her busy schedule to sit and model for local artist Judith Kunzle as part of the artist’s current Cook Islands People project.
New exhibit takes a 'passing glimpse'
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Art
An art exhibition which takes a beautifully bright look at Rarotongan landscapes is opening tonight at the Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery.
Spawnbreezie tickets on sale
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Art
International reggae star Spawnbreezie is set to rock Rarotonga this coming Easter weekend and despite his first Rarotonga gig being postponed late last year – local fans are snapping up tickets for the March 28 gig at Rehab nightclub.
Preserving cultural heritage
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Art
Avarua Primary School students put on an excellent exhibition of Cook Islands dancing at the opening of the four-day World Heritage Workshop on Monday.
Pride of the nation on display
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Art
The Cook Islands Village was again a highlight at this year’s Pasifika Festival in New Zealand.
Rare CI spear fetches over $80K
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Art
A rare Cook Islands spear has sold for more than $80,000.
Nukutere beats 1 million in art comp
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Art
A mural painted by a group of senior Nukutere students has won first prize in an international peace competition entered by more than a million people.
Paradise Beckons
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Art
Although this book is not entirely on the Cooks, the title of this book actually refers to a chapter heading during which the author pondered over taking up a position as a manager at A.B.
Artists called to enter challenge
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Art
Pacific Island artists, photographers and “creative activists” are being called on to join the Peace Gallery Challenge.
Portrait artist hard at work
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Art
“Getting to know the island all over again,” is one of the highlights for Judith Kunzle as she draws portraits of some of the faces that make up the Cook Islands.