Culture 101

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Perlina Lau hosts a weekly show about creativity and culture in Aotearoa.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Freedom in finding fame later for Louise Bourgeois

    The French-American artist, Louise Bourgeois found fame later in life with her reputation and market value soaring after her death.

    16 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James

    Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James theatre.

    20 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Big Screen: Dan Slevin

    The Big Screen: Dan Slevin.

    20 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Poetry Takeover: Spoken word resurges amongst young people

    Poetry has taken off in the past decade, with a resurgence, especially amongst young people.

    18 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Cora-Allan on reviving Niuean barkcloth after 100 years

    When artist Cora-Allan was asked to create the burial garments for her Niuean grandparents - it was a request that would change the course of her life.

    14 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Fast Favourites: Alison Quigan on her latest role as a snail

    Most people will know Alison Quigan for her long-term role as receptionist Yvonne Jeffries on Shortland Street. But that's just one slice of the pie.

    18 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Kiwi and international performers flocking to Wellington Fringe Festival

    Fringe Festival is back in Wellington - starting this month from the 13th of February until the 7th of March.

    10 min

  8. 1 FEB

    Artist Karma Barnes first Kiwi to exhibit at Beijing International Biennale in six years

    Karma Barnes talks with us about CO-Lapses, her atmospheric installation of suspended vessels that slowly release coloured sands to form shifting landscapes on the ground below. Her work often responds to nature, climate disruption and the ways communities adapt and rebuild. This has been a significant period for Karma, with CO-Lapses winning the Grand Prix at the Larnaca Biennale before showing in Shanghai and now at the Beijing International Art Biennale, where she is the first New Zealand artist to exhibit in six years.

    18 min
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Perlina Lau hosts a weekly show about creativity and culture in Aotearoa.

Information

  • Channel
    RNZ Radio
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    785
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Culture 101

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