Art
'Giveaways' opens at BCA gallery
Wednesday 21 November 2012 | Published in Art
It was to the sound of ukuleles that the Giveaways exhibition opening took place last week. The exhibition is the latest work by artist Tabatha Forbes, and features her distinctive detailed painting on ukuleles that she designed.
Vaka building a traditional art
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Art
Local carver Michael Tavioni is addressing modern problems using traditional knowledge.
Arts supported through NZ Aid funding
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Art
The Ministry of Education has approved a total of just over $31,000 for the 2012-2013 in-country training programme, which will go mostly towards supporting courses in the arts.
Ukuleles on show in 'Giveaways'
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Art
Ukuleles are the focus of an art exhibition opening next week at BCA. Giveaways is the latest exhibition by artist Tabatha Forbes, following on from her successful Takeaways show last year.
Fascinators and heels at Aqua
Wednesday 7 November 2012 | Published in Art
Ngakau Toa Vaka club members swapped their paddles for fascinators and heels for their Melbourne Cup fundraiser at Aqua Restaurant at the Muri Beach Resort on Monday.
Pa and the porpoises in print
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Art
Jillian Sobieska is thrilled – her pipe dream has been realised, and children around the world can flip through its colourful pages to learn about Polynesia, porpoises, and a champion swimmer named Pa.
Teata trucks on with project
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Art
The new container house in Matavera is shaping up beautifully with a view to match.
Reynolds perfects 'iconography'
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Art
A strong turnout marked the opening of Loretta Reynolds’ new exhibition ‘From Darkness to Light’ on Tuesday evening at the BCA Contemporary Art Gallery in Taputapuatea.
O'Neill's work features in Shanghai
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Art
A Cook Islands artist’s work is part of a selection of contemporary New Zealand art being displayed at the reopening of the Shanghai Art Museum.
Light play in new installation
Saturday 6 October 2012 | Published in Art
A series of light boxes is, quite literally, illuminating the culture and art of the Cook Islands at the Beachcomber Art Gallery from Wednesday.
Tivaivai or tivaevae?
Saturday 6 October 2012 | Published in Art
It’s the social fabric of the Cook Islands but the spelling of the much adored Cook Islands quilted patchwork is generating much discussion among mamas and practitioners of tivaivai or tivaevae.
'Crazy' response to Kate wearing Tav
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Art
TAV Ltd designer Ellena Tavioni says sales have skyrocketed since photos of the Duchess of Cambridge wearing her floral print went viral.