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95bFM — Artbank

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Artbank is a weekly arts magazine show run as a collective by artists and writers active in the Auckland arts community and beyond. We are independent of any art institutions, galleries or funding bodies. We therefore aim to provide a unique and engaged perspective with a view to giving our audience access to a few of the multiple voices of the arts communities in Aotearoa.

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Episodes

  1. Artbank: November 20, 2016

    Hi all! This week we talked to Jem Noble out at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, where his exhibition Dream Dialects is on right now. We also had Dan Nash in studio to talk about his recent works at RM Gallery (QwhatdoesabordercolleyeatAluckilyfinepowder) and Artspace - as part of the exhibition...

  2. Artbank: November 13, 2016

    Edith Amituanai was in studio, talking about her latest exhibition, a series of photographs displayed on billboards and bus shelters in Henderson and Avondale. The opening involved a train journey from Henderson to All Goods Gallery in Avondale, with musicians playing in the carriage. We also...

  3. Artbank: November 6, 2016

    Hi. This week we had Balamohan Shingade in studio, talking about Isobel Thom's latest show, titled "ILK", at Malcolm Smith Gallery. It incorporates her visions for a new studio, something Balamohan suggests might be a "complete artwork". Tom also talks to Callum Devlin, part of "Meanwhile…

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  4. Artbank: October 30, 2016

    Artbank presents BLOODBANK!! It is our inaugural, freaky as, Halloween show, and its brimming with scary content. Featuring ghost stories from pals of the show Bridget Riggir, Robin Murphy, and one from host Theo. Plus some super haunting readings by Brittany French and Owen Connors. Tom wrangles...

  5. Artbank: 23 October, 2016

    This week we had Charlotte Drayton in studio, talking about her latest architectural intervention - a series of arches as part of the New Perspectives show at Artspace. They are reminiscent of a certain era of faux-Mediterranean architecture that popped up in New Zealand a fair few decades ago,...

  6. Artbank: October 16, 2016

    Hi. This week we talked to Faith Wilson, whose 'Open Letter to Simon Denny', caused a stir at the recent 'New Perspectives' Show at Artspace. She breaks down some of the thoughts she had in putting together this multifaceted work, which questioned/criticised the show's curator, and the [art]world...

  7. Artbank: October 9, 2016

    This week the all-wahine tattoo crew Karanga Ink was in studio. Pip Hartley and Tyla Vaeau Ta'ufo'ou discussed the traditional tā moko and tatau influences, and contemporary ones, that go into their designs. Karanga Ink also hosts Ki gallery, a space for Maori and Pacific art as well as…

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  8. Artbank: 2 October, 2016

    Malo everyone. It was a show of two halves today. Theo spoke to Ivan Mršić, the interdisciplinary artist, percussionist, composer and improviser. His Kakokarangaphonia Orchestra open for anyone to participate in, and will meet and play together for the first time from 12pm - 1pm, 15 October 2016....

  9. Artbank: 25 September 2016

    Hi everyone. For the 25th of September show, we had Anthony Byrt in studio talking about his new book "This Model World: Travels to the Edge of Contemporary Art." The book is a personal account of his interactions with artists and experiences as an art critic, largely focusing on giving new...

  10. Artbank: September 18, 2016

    What's up Artbankers?! Last week we wrangled quick interview with Seagar's Walters Prize winner Ayesha Green. Theo also talked to Laura Williams, and they discussed her painting practice and life. Tom talked to Steven Park about observing the world of fashion in Paris and about crafting his own...

  11. Artbank: 4 September, 2016

    Hi all! This week we talked to some of the group involved with the Te Tuhi show "Share/Cheat/Unite," including Bruce E. Phillips, Mark Harvey, and Darcell Apelu. Later in the show our roving reporter Tom interviewed Christchurch-based artist Ana Iti, discussing her work at North Projects ("Is the...

  12. Artbank: 28 August, 2016

    Hi all, big show this week. We had Paloma Ozier in studio, talking about her latest piece of writing, entitled "Arts, Excess and Excrement: Revaluing Thought as Waste." She talked about different understandings of the functions of universities, academy and thought. Theo interviewed Louisa Afoa...

  13. Artbank: August 21, 2016

    Tena koutou, hope you are well. This week Tom interviewed Hannah Watkinson who runs In Situ, New Zealand's only public art space dedicated to photography. She talks about how and why she set up the space, and some of her favourite work shown at In Situ so far. We also talked to Tariq Habibyar, an...

  14. Artbank: August 7, 2016

    Hi all, here is the podcast for the 7th of August - a cool show in which we had two guests in studio - Bella Horlor and Dan Sanders. Bella read two pieces from her latest book and talked about her art and writing practice, motherhood and life in general. Dan chatted about his one-night show…

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  15. Artbank: July 24, 2016

    Hi, here is the podcast for the 24th of July. First of all there was a little obituary to Alan Vega, a musician and artist. Then, Theo reviewed Laurie Anderson’s “Heart of a Dog” which screened at the NZ International Film Festival. Jaimee talked to Bronte Perry and Sorawit Songsataya about their...

  16. Artbank: August 14 2016

    Kia ora Artbankers, corker of a show last week. Magdalena Holt and Emmanuel Sarmiento were in the studio to talk about their show "the heart is deceitful above all things" which is on site at Window Gallery. As always, that gallery has an online exhibition on at the same time, and Theo talked to...

  17. Artbank: July 31, 2016

    This week Auckland artist Hannah Berry talked to Theo about her Projectspace show called Shadow Volume. Then the zine maker and My Chemical Romance aficionado Ash Spittal came into studio to chat about his latest work. Plus all the latest art openings and news! Yay.

  18. Artbank: 17th July 2016

    Sam Hamilton drops in this week to talk about his new film "Apple Pie," currently playing around the country as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. We hear some excerpts from the film, and learn about the process behind it. We also have a conversation with Anna Sisson about her...

  19. Artbank: July 10, 2016

    This week we talk America and the beyond tragic US police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and the #blacklivesmatter movement. We also talk to Theo whom recently arrived back from a trip to California, about his observations on US Art and Politics and play 2 pieces from out Audio...

  20. Artbank: July 3, 2016

    Kia ora! Today we have The wonderful Sabelo Mlangeni in conversation with Artspace's curatorial intern John Mutambu. Mlangeni, an artist from South Africa, discusses his practice and solo exhibition entitled "Heartbreaker" currently on at Artspace. Mlangeni also plays some incredible tunes from...

  21. Artbank: June 26, 2016

    This week we are very lucky to have Beth Dawson representing Uniform Collective in the studio. She chats to us about Uniforms exhibitions and performances and DJ's some amazing music from the collective! Jaimee talks to Ioana Gordon-Smith about Janet Lilos exhibition "Status Update" which is…

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  22. Artbank: June 19, 2016

    Ngā mihi o te rā. This week we have Balamohan Shingade, the curator and manager of the new Malcolm Smith Gallery gallery which is part of the Arts and Culture Uxbridge center, join us in the studio. He talks to us about the opening exhibition "Soft Architecture", ideas around community and his...

  23. Artbank: June 12, 2016

    Artbanks thoughts and Aroha are with the LBGT community everywhere and especially in Orlando at this devastating time. This week we have Theo Macdonalds (currently in LA) "Letter from America" and four soundworks for radio by Leafa Wilson as part of our collaboration with Audio Foundation and...

  24. Artbank: June 5, 2016

    Kia ora koutou! This week Artbanks Tom Tuke goes South. He talks to Annie McKenzie and Dave Marshall on the eve of their new Physics Room show opening and Bridget Reweti about her collaboration with Terri Te Tau on the film Ōtākaro also on at Physics Room. He also catches up with Nicole Bourke at...

  25. Artbank: May 29, 2016

    The Artbankers discuss their observations and experiences of the Auckland Artfair and Theo talks to Eve Armstrong about her standout piece, the trading table, at the Michael Lett gallery stand. We also play 2 sound works presented in collaboration with Radia and Audio Foundation. The first by…

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  26. Artbank: May 22, 2016

    Hi! This week Theo catches up with Olivia Webb about her show "Choir of the Self", at Audio Foundation. Robyn Jordaan pops into the studio to chat about her latest works, thoughts and passions. We discuss dance, circuses and collaborations. We are pleased to bring you a series of…

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  27. Artbank: March 15 2016

    Kia ora koutou katoa. This week we welcomed Sarah Mohawk and Hukalau Clarke in to the studio. They talked about the upcoming Public Domain Art Fair, which opens on Friday May 26th. Cushla and Theo discussed the recent nominations for the most famous prize for contemporary art in the UK, the…

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  28. Artbank: May 8, 2016

    Kia Ora. What a week. We talk to Irwan Ahmett and Tita Salina, the art duo from Jakarta, whose show 'The Flame of the Pacific' is on at St Paul St Gallery. Their work grapples with the environmental and political problems facing people of the Pacific. They speak to problems in West Papua…

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  29. Artbank: May 1, 2016

    Happy International Workers Day. This week Cushla talks to artist/activist Emir Hodzic about how he came to be involved in art and activism and his work around International white armband day which commemorates the victims of war crime and genocide and critiques the culture of genocide denial.…

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  30. Artbank: April 24, 2016

    Today Cushla talks to Rebecca Hobbs about her new exhibition "Te Ihu O Mataoho" at St Pauls St Gallery and a bit of the important issues that inspired it. The exhibition includes works in collaboration with 13 other artists with the support of SOUL (Save Our Unique Landscape) and Te Wai o Hua. We...

  31. Artbank: April 17 2016

    This week Ayesha talks to Yolunda Hickman about her residency in Canada, and Anita Frost, one of the organisers of the recently opened DEMO. We hear from a range of artists about the worst artwork they've ever made, and in studio Tom, Theo, and Ayesha describe their own worst artworks. We discuss...

  32. Artbank: April 10, 2016

    Theo speaks to Daisy Wells about her show at Audio Foundation. Mark O'Donell and Daphne Simons reflect on their time running Canape Canopy, the outdoor art space in Central Auckland. Tom dicusses the Welsh play Under Milk Wood. We mull over the Panama Papers, and the deep ties between the world…

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  33. Artbank: March 27, 2016

    This week we discuss what's happening in Wellington, focusing upon a screening of Matthew Barney's River of Fundament organised by Adam Art Gallery in conjunction with the New Zealand Festival. Theo talks to Stephen Cleland, curator of Adam Art Gallery, about the process of assembling this...

  34. Artbank: March 20, 2016

    This week we touch down in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Tom talks to Aaron Kreisler from the Canterbury School of Fine Arts about the city and its art. We catch up with Sophie Bannan about her work at the recently reopened CoCA Gallery, and her experiences at North Projects, the Christchurch Art…

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  35. Artbank: March 13, 2016

    Kia ora. This week Cushla speaks to artist Claudia Jowitt about her new paintings in current show "Liberal Application". Theo and Cushla did a speed tour of "White Nights" Auckland (apologies to events we didn't have time to visit or mention) and had a freakishly good time. To cap it off we play...

  36. Artbank: March 6, 2016

    Today in the studio we are joined by Lana Lopesi, Jeremy Leatinu'u and Bonnie Tamati. In celebration of Tautai's 30th anniversary we chat about Pacific art and the role that Tautai has played over the years. Ayesha speaks with Dagmar Dyck about the history of Tautai and Salome Tanuvasa gives us…

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  37. Artbank: February 30, 2016

    This week Theo reviews Prince's first Auckland concert, in which the crowd got to their feet and danced. We talk about Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Who was he? Why is he relevant in NZ culture today? Tom talks to Grant Faber, who is in a battle to make the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau…

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  38. Artbank: February 21, 2015

    Today is Robins last show before she wings her way to the eye of the storm in the U.S. Kick some ass Rob we will ms u dearly!! On this special show Theo talks to the epic Fiona Clark on the opening of her show "For Fantastic Carmen" as part of "The Bill" program at Artspace marking the 30th...

  39. Artbank: February 14, 2016

    Happy Valentines Day! Today we talking about SEX... oh yes. Today Theo tackles his relash with the new bFM studio system unchaperoned! He talks to Lily Emerson in the studio about her thesis on the development of Sadomasochism as a sexual identity as well as queer representation and other sexual...

  40. Artbank: February 7, 2016

    Kia ora Artbank Whanau. Today we acknowledge Waitangi day and Tiriti o Waitangi by talking to Robin, who traveled to Waitangi, about the celebrations there, the TPP Hikoi, the TPP protests and #dildogate. We also have artworld power-couple, Liz Maw and Andrew Mccloud in the studio, talking about...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Artbank is a weekly arts magazine show run as a collective by artists and writers active in the Auckland arts community and beyond. We are independent of any art institutions, galleries or funding bodies. We therefore aim to provide a unique and engaged perspective with a view to giving our audience access to a few of the multiple voices of the arts communities in Aotearoa.

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