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Arts journalism captures ‘the richness of being alive’, so why is New Zealand struggling to support it? And what's the solution?

  • Written by: James Wenley, Lecturer, Theatre Programme, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Arts journalism captures ‘the richness of being alive’, so why is New Zealand struggling to support it? And what's the solution?Alte Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

One of the primary roles of arts and culture is to hold a mirror up to society. The stories artists tell through books, performance, movies, music and visual art reflects an image of who we are, and shows us who we might yet become.

Journalism plays a crucial role in holding a mirror to this mirror....

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