http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Arts & Literature headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=18 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631796&ref=rss This week in Wellington sees the highest concentration of New Zealand work during the international festival, synced to satisfy the professional needs of the world's roving club of festival artistic directors, looking for work that... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10628255&ref=rss Auckland's Nightsong Productions and Theatre Stampede have premiered in Wellington a joyous, theatrical tour de force.A triumph in 360 degrees, it has the brilliant conceit of being staged with the audience in the round, planted... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631681&ref=rss It is 40 years since Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch hit the bookshops.When it was first published, the passionate polemic calling for the end of the oppression of women caused a sensation.Edward Candy, in The Times... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631529&ref=rss An Elvis Presley record thought to have been signed by the King himself has been revealed as a forgery after it was realised the LP was signed eight years after the singer died.Elvis Sings Country Favourites was one of about 20... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:17:57 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10628252&ref=rss As a band, Calexico is perfectly named: their music is a road trip to the cinematic imagination. It takes us to Calexico, a sun-bleached crossroads where a fleapit theatre plays Sergio Leone and John Ford westerns on permanent loop.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631442&ref=rss A Sydney writer who describes himself as "an atheist Jewish-Australian political activist" is coming to Auckland in May as part of the international lineup for the Writers and Readers Festival.Antony Loewenstein is the author... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631441&ref=rss The Auckland Town Hall organ has reclaimed pride of place in the Great Hall after two years of reconstruction in Germany.Alterations in the 1970s caused the organ to lose its Romantic style and power and growing concerns over... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631313&ref=rss LONDON - The world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's Anna Nicole will be presented by the Royal Opera on February 17 next year, starring Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as the late model and Playboy playmate.The Royal Opera... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10628250&ref=rss 11 and 12 travels to New Zealand carrying a lot of cultural baggage. Ironic given that over forty years ago director Peter Brook arguably revolutionised the British stage with the concept of the empty space. In terms of baggage... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10631086&ref=rss Nearly 40 artists have signed up for an Italian art exhibition to commemorate New Zealand's involvement in the World War 2 battle of Monte Cassino.The 37 entries make up the biggest single New Zealand art event ever held in Italy.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:04:54 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630927&ref=rss The art gallery which planned to auction 60 works by iconic Dunedin artist Ralph Hotere is "delighted" some of the works will go on sale after a dispute between the artist and vendor was settled last month.The planned auction... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:41:07 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630844&ref=rss A controversial portrait of killer Clayton Weatherston has been disqualified from a Wellington art contest because the artist, Liam Gerrard, did not get his permission to exhibit the work.The portrait was one of 93 entered in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:09:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630895&ref=rss There were years when, as both authors and as publishers, A.H. and A.W. Reed were the main source of Maori myth and legend for New Zealand readers. Now, nearly six decades after A.W.'s Wonder Tales of Maoriland appeared, New... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630483&ref=rss It was destiny, it was church. Nina Simone was called "the high priestess of soul" and the musicians and audience gather to pay homage, if not worship. They leave uplifted by four exhilarating African-American singers. Sing the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10628249&ref=rss Imagine if you will a pair of precociously talented and tight, well-to-do young twin girls, endlessly role-playing and storytelling aloud in their bedroom, with the aid of little more than a few white sheets and pencils. Dressed sinisterly... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630659&ref=rss There's a series of books out there called the For Dummies series - as in, Philosophy For Dummies or World History For Dummies and so forth. I'm pretty sure we have a couple around the house somewhere - given that there... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630480&ref=rss Three years ago, Ash Jones sat in the audience as an Auckland Theatre Company ambassador - a select group of young people who see shows for free, participate in workshops and discussion forums and promote the plays among their peers.Now... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630479&ref=rss Virtuosity is usually associated with an artist who is very good at matching paint to the appearance of things. Andrew McLeod, whose exhibition Auckland is at the Ivan Anthony Gallery, is a very talented painter. His show includes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630478&ref=rss An older black man, bearded, besuited, sits beside the couch in classic Freudian psychiatrist mode, probing the fears of young Australian white women in gold bikinis. They play word association games, which turn into a series of racist... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=10630477&ref=rss Eckehard Stier is very happy to be back in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, after a busy but rewarding winter in Europe.From the 40 or more performances the APO's music director recently conducted on the other... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200