EntertainmentThe beating art of BrisbaneEli Orzessek visits Queensland's premier gallery and an enlightening - and often confronting - exhibition connecting the peoples of the Asia-Pacific region.11 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Beatlebone, Kevin BarryAuthor Kevin Barry's latest novel Beatlebone delves into the mind of John Lennon as he seeks the solitude of a tiny Irish island that he bought for 1700 pounds in 1968.08 Dec 09:13 PM
EntertainmentAll over the world's a stageIn 2016, the world marks the 400th year anniversary of the death of playwright William Shakespeare.05 Dec 12:26 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Peter WellsIt sounds incredible now that it took so long, but it was well received and won the Best First Book award.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Yuja Wang, Clare HammondYou'll thrill early on, when Wang's massive piano cadenza capitulates into one of the composer's most searing cris de coeur.28 Nov 12:36 AM
EntertainmentBook review: Vivid - The Paul Hartigan StoryAlthough Paul Hartigan's art has roamed from pop-art painting and posters, to Polaroids and beyond, his neon work is the most familiar.27 Nov 10:17 PM
EntertainmentNZ Book Award finalists namedThe 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards inaugural longlist has been announced. There are 40 long-listed works; ten each from the four awards categories - illustrated non-fiction, general non-fiction, poetry and fiction.25 Nov 10:41 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Emma WrightWaiheke artist Emma Wright became a best-selling author after blogging about her art, her life and her battle with bulimia.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGrab your togs and meet a hellishly interesting fellowGoing out is good. Like swimming in the sea, you almost never regret it. Perhaps it's because there's that subtle spice of danger.21 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAndy Warhol, Ai Wei Wei - the odd coupleGraham Reid previews a huge exhibition in Melbourne of two major artists, Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei.21 Nov 12:00 AM
EntertainmentArtist tears down boundaries of our online selvesTinder and LinkedIn couldn't be more different: One helps you find dates; the other, jobs.20 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionToy soldiers show their true coloursPhilip Trusttum's work at Whitespace is paradoxical. The chequered figures that fill the picture space with sharp-edged energy are shown in a variety of colours that all sing together.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom one extreme to the otherMartin was principal flautist with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields when he first worked with pianist Garrick Ohlsson 20 years ago.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentExcursions into unexpected keysThe final concert of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's New Zealand Herald Premier series was a night to remember.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFlashdance musical heading to NZGet your leotards, leg-warmers and sweatbands ready, because Flashdance is making a comeback, this time in stage musical form.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCreative skills = global opportunityNot so long ago, parents of a teenager wanting to be an artist or a musician would tell them to get a real job but that perception has changed17 Nov 01:11 AM
EntertainmentUrbanesia: Pacific pleasuresThe Southside Arts Festival has morphed into Urbanesia, and offers more than 70 events, concerts, workshops and family days, many of them free, at a range of venues.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandUrbanesia showcases city culturePasifika beats, arts, culture and talent will be seen and heard around Auckland over the next two weeks during the Urbanesia festival, which starts today.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's artwork exceeds expectationsAn auction for works by Kiwi artist Peter McIntyre landed prices well above expectations, an art dealer says.12 Nov 02:27 AM
