Culture

Takashi Murakami Transforms Louis Vuitton Handbags in Art Basel Collaboration

Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami have again combined their creative forces for a very limited run of handbags.

A Musical, Macbeth and Helen Clark – Auckland Theatre Company Unveils Diverse 2026 Season

Auckland Theatre Company has revealed a diverse collection of productions scheduled across its 2026 season.

Shark Exhibition To Provide Aucklanders With New Perspectives Over Summer

Terrifying or misunderstood? A new exhibition aims to helps us understand more about the often-feared creatures.

Royal New Zealand Ballet Announces 2026 Season

The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced its 2026 season, including a brand-new production of Macbeth.

Sparkling Collection Of Cartier Jewels Destined For NGV Exhibition

Magnificent tiaras, diamond necklaces and historic one-offs from Cartier’s collection are to be the focus of a new exhibition at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

Ceramic Spirit Reimagined in Latex Wins Supreme Award at WOW 2025

Classical Japanese ceramic-inspired latex catsuits have captured the WOW Supreme award at the 2025 World of WearableArt (WOW).

David Bowie Archive With 90,000 Items Opens To Public In London

From glittery “Ziggy Stardust” costumes and handwritten song lyrics to fan letters and notes on an unfinished musical, a new archive of David Bowie’s life and career has opened to public.

Huge Lightwall To Turn Auckland Port Building Into Works Of Art

Proving industrial buildings can be a welcome home for art that inspires, Ports of Auckland will host another season of illuminated art visible along Auckland’s waterfront.

Grief Takes Flight in One Family’s Journey Through Heartbreak

This adaptation of Max Porter’s novel explores love, loss and survival with raw power and theatrical invention.

Lesser Known Story Of Frankenstein’s Origins Brought To Stage In New Play

Auckland Theatre Company shakes up its schedule with a terrifying reimagining of the night novelist Mary Shelley created Frankenstein.

From Fine Art To ‘Star Wars’ Sculptures, George Lucas Previews New Museum

Excited fans waved glowing “Star Wars” lightsabers at the San Diego Comic-Con panel for George Lucas’ latest project, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Neil Finn Announces Winter ‘Infinity Sessions’ Featuring Kiwi Music Legends

Neil Finn and Roundhead Studios are bringing you a musical midwinter pick-me-up.

NZ International Film Festival Line Up Includes Top Films At Cannes

Kiwi Film fans are readying themselves to spend hours in the dark as another Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival draws near.

The Finest French Impressionist Paintings Are Now On Display In Melbourne

Visiting this exhibition is a charming way to step back in time – to the elegant salons of 19th-century Paris and Boston, where the bold new world of Impressionist art first came to life.

‘Kimono’ at NGV: A Colourful Journey Through Fashion and History

This beautiful exhibition traces the evolution of Japan’s traditional robe, with more than 70 kimono on display.

Fashion ‘Rule-Breakers’ Vivienne Westwood, Rei Kawakubo Paired In Blockbuster NGV Exhibition

A new exhibition at Melbourne’s NGV will celebrate the designers’ work and explore similarities between the two rebels of the fashion world.

Sexy, Glamorous, 60s-Take On Romeo & Juliet Hits The Stage In Auckland

Shakespeare’s tale of passion and heartbreak is set in 1960s Italy in Auckland Theatre Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

Michelle Lim Davidson’s ‘Koreaboo’ Brings Heart and Humour to Belvoir St’s Downstairs Theatre

The intimate setting draws the audience close to a mother-daughter reunion filled with uneven emotions, cultural clashes and a search for common ground.

Miaow! ‘Cats’ Is Celebrating Its 40th Birthday With New Tour

The longest running West End Musical ever is back for an Australian tour. We take in the high-octane production.

Bendigo Comes Alive For Blockbuster Frida Kahlo Exhibition

Mention the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and images of fire engine red lipstick, dark plaited hair adorned with tropical blooms, a monobrow, striking self-portraits and a who-cares attitude, spring to mind.

Personalised Curation At The Heart Of New Online Fine Art Platform

The Art Precinct is a new online artwork curation service, designed to make discovering art and artists that speak to you and suit your space, easier.

Acting Royalty Takes The Stage In Sydney

Judy Davis, one of Australia’s most talented actors returns to Belvoir St Theatre for an acclaimed adaptation of novelist Helen Garner’s ‘The Spare Room’.

London’s V&A Turns Storage Into Hands-On New Museum Experience

From an ancient Buddhist sculpture to PJ Harvey’s guitar and vintage football shirts, the new V&A East Storehouse is changing the way visitors experience museum artifacts.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Triumphs at Tony Awards with Top Musical Wins

“Maybe Happy Ending,” a sweet and futuristic story that follows two obsolete helper robots as they navigate isolation, affection and what it means to be human, was the big musical winner at the Tony Awards on Sunday, capping a record-grossing post-pandemic Broadway theatre season.

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