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Self-mythologising through painting
An interview with Isabella Dampney about her exhibition Britpop, currently on view at play_station artist-run space, 17 October – 9 November 2024.

Feminine Rubble
play_station curator Angel speaks to Prairie Hatchard-McGill about her recent exhibition, Feminine Rubble, and finding inspiration in “lipstick, mascara smears, and broken acrylics on the floor.”

Max Speed
Max Fleury and Sabina Rizos-Shaw discuss fantasy painting and visual enjoyment in the context of Fleury’s exhibition Max Speed.

Connor Fitzgerald and Fred Small in reflection
The two artists discuss their collaboration on Towards the Sun, first exhibited at play_station and currently on view at Artspace Aotearoa.

Thinking through memories, an interview with Ilish Thomas
Indira's Birthday (ઇન્દિરાનો જન્મદિવસ) is a solo exhibition by Ilish Thomas at play_station in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). Here, play_station co-facilitator Connor Fitzgerald speaks to the artist about transience, community and intimacy.

“I prefer the Spice Girls to Jung, you know?”: An Interview with Pippi Nola
Pippi Nola talks BOYZ, painting, and intimidation tactics with Moya Lawson.

To Draw A Future World: Owen Connors' SISSYMANCY!
Francis McWhannell discusses Owen Connors' exhibition SISSYMANCY! at play_station in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington (2019).