Rebecca Fox

Exhibition inspired by pandemic

Marie Strauss’ latest exhibition combines her love of animals with the dangers of Covid. PHOTO:...

Exhibition inspired by pandemic

This week’s sharp reminder of Covid-19’s unpredictability will have Dunedin artist Marie Strauss’ audience looking at her latest work with fresh eyes. Strauss explains to Rebecca Fox about the...

Home-grown talent takes centre stage

Dunedin-based soprano and University of Otago alumna Anna Leese ...

Home-grown talent takes centre stage

In a rare event, the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is dedicating a full concert to opera featuring home-grown talent with international credentials — Anna Leese and Simon O’Neill. Rebecca Fox...

Making it tasty on budget

Sophie Gray's message that you can eat tasty, healthy, fashionable food without it costing a fortune has always resonated.

Window on graphic interpretations

Jo St Baker has been inspired by the views through the ‘‘windows’’ on the roof of her apartment...

Window on graphic interpretations

This time last year, Jo St Baker was putting the final touches on her first New Zealand exhibition since returning to the country only to have it cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown. About to...

Surprises as dance develops

It has been six years since Matthew and Benedikte Onarheim-Smith danced together professionally, and they'll revisit and reinvigorate a work for the Dunedin Fringe Festival.

Chef gives South a starring role

The Press Club at Fable Dunedin head chef Darren Smith.

Chef gives South a starring role

Working in Dunedin’s first five-star hotel kitchen is a long way from Darren Smith’s days as a car painter. He tells Rebecca Fox about his journey.

Home at heart of festival

New Dunedin Arts Festival director Charlie Unwin finally got to release his first programme this week. He tells Rebecca Fox about the highlights and lowlights.

Memories of ‘Blue Smoke’

Pixie Williams lived a "normal" life in Dunedin, having eschewed the trappings of showbiz that came with being New Zealand’s first recording artist. Rebecca Fox talks to producer and musician...

Delightfulness central to work

Dunedin artist and teacher Hannah Joynt is never short of an idea or enthusiasm to try new things - the challenge is to pace herself.

Artist draws on both sides of family

Jimmy James Kouratoras looks after his son Pouwhare as he works. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Artist draws on both sides of family

The birth of his fourth child during the Covid-19 lockdown and the death of a beloved mentor and friend made 2020 a year of both joy and sorrow for Auckland artist Jimmy James Kouratoras.

Busy year for performing arts

The arts sector is adapting to a "new normal" and will bring a variety of acts and performances to Dunedin stages this year. Rebecca Fox takes a look at what's planned for 2021.

Cancer journey documented

As Eric Schusser and Annemarie Hope-Cross are both photographers and a couple they are in a unique position of being able to put on paper the journey many go through as sufferers and...

Covid-19 silences Dunedin voices

Grammy Awarding-winning operatic bass Jonathan Lemalu says the impact of Covid-19 in the United...

Covid-19 silences Dunedin voices

Many Dunedin-trained opera singers living in Europe are facing the toughest times of their lives. Rebecca Fox asks some how they are coping in a Covid-19 world.

The art of context

Two Dunedin artists have won awards in the ECC NZ Student Craft/Design Awards for their work in jewellery and ceramics. Rebecca Fox talks to Simon Swale and Eva Ding about their winning pieces.

Diversity of voices

Following life’s journey has given Joanna Osborne the rare opportunity to trawl through the Dunedin Public Art Gallery collection. The art historian tells Rebecca Fox about mixing her interest...

Global flavours, local ingredients

As the turmoil of Covid-19 continues to swirl globally, here in our little corner of the world it is time to celebrate our wonderful food professionals. Rebecca Fox talks to Queenstown chef Corey Hume.

Show me the money

Music and art collective E-Kare Piupiu Turei (left) and Jos Van Beek prepare ‘‘E-Kasino’’ at...

Show me the money

Dunedin art and music collective E-Kare are shining the spotlight on people’s relationship with money and gambling in an interactive installation at Blue Oyster Art Project Space. They tell...

‘Rediscovering’ Dunedin

Michelle
Chalklin-Sinclair is
more comfortable
behind the camera.
PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

‘Rediscovering’ Dunedin

After years of looking after her treasured artists, Dunedin gallery owner Michelle Chalklin-Sinclair is doing something for herself.

From the editor

From the editor

Being able to get together with friends and family this Christmas season is such a privilege.

Panto aims at adding a little Christmas cheer

Tomuri Spicer as Abanazar, Patricia Pantleon as Aladdin rehearse for the pantomime.PHOTOS:...

Panto aims at adding a little Christmas cheer

Dunedin’s Globe Theatre wants to bring some happiness to 2020 with a true pantomime complete with music, humour and slapstick, so it has brought in English composer Richard Lamming to...

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