Stories by
Genista Jurgens
Genista Jurgens is a cultural producer and communications strategist living in Southern Portugal, with a deep interest in “gardening communities” and building cross-cultural connections. Following seven years with Contemporary HUM increasing the visibility of Aotearoa artists abroad, she now leads comms for AFIELD, advocating for artist-led social initiatives globally. In 2026, she launched a digital archive for Cross St Studios, an ARI she co-founded in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, to preserve the alternative narratives of the city’s DIY cultural scene
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Finding sustainable pathways overseas, and exhibitions and opportunities now open
The August edition of Global Compass focuses on public funding drying up, resilient independent infrastructure and overseas opportunities you don't want to miss. -
Heatwaves, tactile resistance, and opportunities for NZ artists overseas
This month's Global Compass adresses a craving for grounded, ecological mindfulness during Europe's heatwave and brings together overseas opportunities for NZ practitioners. -
Where is Aotearoa’s voice at the 61st Venice Biennale?
While the international arts community speaks out, our official national presence chooses silence. -
NZ artists abroad are activating ancestral practices
This month’s dispatch on Aotearoa artists overseas, plus opportunities in Tokyo, the UK, and beyond. -
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. -
Milestones, exhibitions, and opportunities for artists overseas
Welcome back to Global Compass, a monthly digest tracking the international movements of Aotearoa artists and sharing opportunities you won’t want to miss. -
Global Compass: February's events, opportunities, and news
A new monthly digest tracking Aotearoa artists overseas and international opportunities you don't want to miss, brought to you by Genista Jurgens.