Olivia Caldwell

Celebrating the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, the Paris-based Cinémathèque is dedicating a new exhibition to one of cinema’s most revered icons. Running from 8 April to 26 July 2026, the show explores Monroe’s extraordinary screen presence, her carefully constructed public image, and the lasting fascination she continues to inspire.

Gerry Shaw once farmed in the heart of Hāwea, in a time before developers outnumbered farmers.

French jewellery designer Charlotte Chesnais has opened her first international flagship boutique in Tokyo, marking a new global chapter for her eponymous brand. Nestled in the city’s vibrant Aoyama neighbourhood, the space stands as a physical expression of Chesnais’s long-standing connection with Japan — a country she was first drawn to by Nicolas Ghesquière, with whom she worked at Balenciaga in the early 2000s.

Art Basel has announced its 2026 medalists as part of its awards programme, created in partnership with BOSS. Established as the first global honours dedicated to recognising excellence across the contemporary art world, this year’s cohort of 33 visionaries spans artists, innovators, and institutions. Each has been selected for their contributions and forward-thinking practices that continue to shape today’s artistic and cultural landscape.

Earlier this year, Paris-based studio Services Généraux released their latest short film, Sisyphe. Spanning visual and audio art as well as fashion, the project forms part of the studio’s annual personal series, a refreshing approach that allows them to step outside the commercial sphere, reconnect with their identity and inspirations, and keep their creative pulse authentic and alive with original ideas.

Ash Hughes has turned a self-taught passion for flowers into Wildflora, a thriving Luggate business known for premium, sought-after dahlias.

The McDonalds have been perfecting the Snowline breed for 20 years through the process of population genetics.

Miles Anderson reflects on family farming, political life and the 132-year legacy of the family farm ahead of the Century Farm Awards.

Three generations of the Calder family have transformed a 69ha Southland farm into a thriving 405ha operation, with hopes of a fourth to follow.

Central Otago winemakers are developing naturally lower-alcohol wines as younger consumers drink less and seek healthier alternatives.