A surge in activity, and a growing disconnect, for artists overseas this month
Genista Jurgens reflects on missed moments to contribute to conversations and rounds up international shows and opportunities in this month's Global Digest.
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A surge in activity, and a growing disconnect, for artists overseas this month
Genista Jurgens reflects on missed moments to contribute to conversations and rounds up international shows and opportunities in this month's Global Digest. -
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Preserving our taonga: The new state-of-the-art storage facility in Porirua
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Two decades of Theatreview, new spaces, and new faces
Gabi chats to John Smythe about the little website he started all those years ago, plus all the most important happenings in the arts this week.
59 Upcoming events
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29 Mar - 04 May, 2026Printopia Festival
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08 Apr - 08 Jun, 2026PARADISE — GROUP ART EXHIBITION
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17 Mar - 03 May, 2026Muriwai Artists Collective Open Studios and Art Trail 2026
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23 Mar - 10 May, 2026The Auckland Travel Show
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12 Mar - 11 Apr, 2026The Ice Cream is Melting!
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18 Mar - 19 Apr, 2026DARKLIGHT: The Hidden World
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01 Apr - 30 Jun, 2026Lysaght Watt Trust Art Award
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07 Mar - 11 Apr, 2026Wairua Sinfonietta Presents - From Shadows to Light: Mozart in the City
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24 Mar - 23 May, 2026Laser Kiwi: Everybody Knows