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“Mapping objects within a space”: Bedrock at The Physics Room
In conversation with Becky Hemus, Emerita Baik, Maia McDonald, and Nââwié Tutugoro discuss their recent exhibition Bedrock at The Physics Room, Ōtautahi/Christchurch, curated by Abby Cunnane.
“But really, what if the walls were melting”: reimagining queer spaces with Priscilla Rose Howe
Priscilla Rose Howe and Victoria McAdam discuss drawing, film and the occult.
We Talk Art (and more) with TALK ART's Robert Diament
We zoom interview Robert Diament, gallerist and half of the podcast phenomenon, TALK ART.
On Returning: Hamish Coleman and Emily Hartley-Skudder in conversation
Emily Hartley-Skudder chats to her partner and fellow artist, Hamish Coleman, about returning to his hometown for his first solo show in a public art gallery.
On a bright green island: an interview with Emily Karaka
Emily Karaka’s new exhibition, Rāhui, at Visions in Tāmaki Makaurau was produced during her time living and working at Parehuia, Titirangi, as the first McCahon House Artist in Residence of 2021. Francis McWhannell, curatorial adviser to Visions, visited towards the end of her stay and spoke with Karaka about the residency and resulting exhibition.
Make Your Mark
We speak with Sue Gardiner and Megan Shaw of Squiggla about the Chartwell Trust's new initiative, an essential tool that helps you develop creative thinking through the power of mark-making.
Emily Hartley-Skudder, on kitsch and “suspicious pleasantness”
Emily Hartley-Skudder discusses her sculptural paintings in Germfree Adolescents, on view until 10 April at Jonathan Smart Gallery, Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ.
We chat to Claudia Kogachi
The artist discusses the evolution of her practice, rug-making, and painting the people closest to you — in the context of her exhibition It is what it is, through 10 April at Jhana Millers, Wellington.
An Interview with Tom Tuke
Tom Tuke discusses puppetry and his recent project, Paloma and the Do of Death.
Rea Burton, on friends and pests
Becky Hemus interviews Rea Burton about her painting practice, and current exhibition Mates at Robert Heald, Wellington.
In Conversation with Wong Ping
Sam Gaskin spoke to animation artist Wong Ping over Zoom about Fables 1 and Fables 2—on show through 29 May at Gus Fisher Gallery, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)—and making art in Hong Kong under increasing political pressure from Beijing.
Present Tense
Micheal Do, curator of the Auckland Art Fair Projects 2021, speaks to participating artists Casey Carsel, Tanya Martusheff, Lucy Meyle, Elisabeth Pointon, Becky Richards, and Ashleigh Taupaki, in a roundtable discussion with The Art Paper Editor-in-Chief, Becky Hemus.
Timeless Vessels
Julie Cromwell sculpts timeless vessels that explore the materiality of clay through forms inspired by antiquity. We sat down with Julie to discuss her practice, alongside her exhibition with Sanderson at the Auckland Art Fair.
In conversation with Emily Karaka
Emily Karaka’s works explore aspects of te ao Māori, and political and environmental issues. We speak to her about her career and some of the meanings within her paintings.
Writer Chloe Lane interviews artist Ella Sutherland
Ella Sutherland discusses her recent research, and particular interest in the non-heterosexual spaces of early 20th century Paris—in the context of her exhibition FOLDS at Sumer in Tauranga.
In Conversation with Daniel John Corbett Sanders
We sit down with Daniel John Corbett Sanders to find out more about their exhibition, Urban Nothing, and plans for the months ahead.
Wet Green presents Ronan Lee
Wet Green is an artist-run gallery helmed by Becky Hemus and Eleanor Woodhouse in Auckland. We sat down with the pair to find out more about Wet Green and their current show Mammals by Ronan Lee.