Highlights from the Frankfurt Book Fair
Interviews with many of the writers who were a part of the New Zealand Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurt Book Fair
E noho rā Frankfurt
As we say goodbye, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the writers, publishers, sponsors, partners, hosts, the Frankfurt Book Fair, German cultural organisations, our pavilion creators, the people of Germany and everyone who helped to make New Zealand's Guest of Honour year an outstanding success. Photo by Peter Hirth.
Cold and Wet but Matu's loving New Zealand role in Frankfurt
Matu Ngaropo is spending most of this week getting wet, changing clothes and getting wet again.
Image: Lisa Gardiner
Kiwi magic steals show in Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Book Fair opened last night, and New Zealand stole the show. Have a look at images from the evening.
Look our way, experience our culture, read our books
Big day yesterday as we opened the New Zealand pavilion to the media and had the official opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and everywhere you turn, even in this giant machine, New Zealand is in the spotlight.
On the eve of the Frankfurt Book Fair
On the eve of the Frankfurt Book Fair opening, New Zealand is preparing to shine the light on New Zealand in Frankfurt, and perhaps break a few hearts along the way.
Design Culture with Andrew Patterson
Last year architect Andrew Patterson’s firm, Patterson Associates Ltd, was named by World Architecture News as one of five worldwide “set to influence global architecture.” I recently caught up with Andrew to see what is buzzing on his radar right now, and to get a better understanding of the genesis of his unique approach to design.
“Well Frankfurt Book Fair really excites me,” says Andrew.
The Long Night of Māori Stories
Eight New Zealand writers told eight New Zealand stories and wove together a single narrative of the Māori/Pakeha relationship in New Zealand at the Long Night of Māori Stories.
Southern Stars Come Out to Shine
New Zealand writers gathered together in Berlin ahead of The Long Night of Māori Stories which took place as part of the Berlin International Writers Festival.
Winning Writer heads to Frankfurt for Global Culture
Award-winning author Hamish Clayton is about to hop on a plane to Frankfurt to take up a month-long residency at the Weltkulturen Museum – one of the city’s cultural highlights.
During his stay Clayton will be given access to the entire collection which spans centuries of world history and documents the cultures of Oceania, Africa, South East Asia as well as from North, South and Central America. Clayton’s residency means he’ll be staying on the museum grounds and will have 24 hour access to its treasures.
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