Gregory O'brien
The poetry and art-work of Gregory O'Brien
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but Gregory O'Brien has made a name for himself by offering paintings as well as poems in his collections. The Wellington writer, painter and art curator has… Audio
Gregory O'Brien - Always Song in the Water
Author, artist, poet Gregory O'Brien has always been enchanted by water, and in particular the role it plays in the lives and imaginations of New Zealanders. Hs new book Always Song In Water explores… Audio
Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books. His latest (with Nick Bevin) is Futuna: Life of a Building (VUP). He talks with Kim about the demise of the… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Diana Bridge and Helen Jacobs
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien about two poetry collections: In the Supplementary Garden by Diana Bridge (Cold Hub Press), and Withstanding by Helen Jacobs (Makaro… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien, who discusses The Collected Poems of Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, and the new edition of Small Holes in the Silence: Collected Works… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Rachel Bush and Michael Jackson
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books. His latest book, written with Nick Bevin, is Futuna: Life of a Building. He will discuss two new collections… Audio
Gregory O'Brien: Futuna Chapel
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien about his new book with Nick Bevin, Futuna: Life of a Building. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: two Pacific writers
Kim Hill talks to Gregory O'Brien about two new collections of poetry: Fale Aitu Spirit House by Tusiata Avia, and The Lives of Coat Hangers by Sudesh Mishra. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Andrew Johnston
Gregory O'Brien discusses the new collection of poetry by Andrew Johnston, Fits & Starts. Audio
Simon Winchester: Pacific Future
Simon Winchester's book "Pacific Future" looks at the impact and influence the ocean has in our lives. Winchester sits down to talk about his topic choice with fellow writer Gregory O'Brien. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Barry Brickell
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books, including the 2013 book (with David Craig), His Own Steam: the Work of Barry Brickell. He will discuss the poetry… Audio
Poetry 2015 with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer whose latest book is See What I Can See: New Zealand Photography for the Young and Curious. He discusses some of the highlights of New Zealand poetry in 2015. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Peter Bland
Discussing poetry by Peter Bland; a new collection, Expecting Miracles, and his Collected Poems 1956-2011. Features two web only poems read by Peter Bland. Audio
Photography: See What I Can See
From box brownies to selfies, Gregory O'Brien charts the history, present and possible future of photography in his latest book See What I Can See. He features New Zealand's top photographers work… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer discussing two new collections of poetry: Shaggy Magpie Songs by Murray Edmond, and Generation Kitchen by Richard Reeve. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Morgan Bach
Painter, poet, curator and writer discussing the new collection by Morgan Bach, Some of Us Eat the Seeds, and anticipating National Poetry Day. Audio
Poetry with Greg O'Brien: John Dennison and Roger Horrocks
Gregory O'Brien discusses two new collections: Otherwise by John Dennison, and Song of the Ghost in the Machine by Roger Horrocks. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Charles Brasch and the Pacific
Painter, poet, curator and writer discussing his new collection, Whale Years, the Art4Vanuatu auction, and the new collection Charles Brasch: Selected Poems. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Peter Olds and Geoff Cochrane
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien discusses You Fit the Description: the Poetry of Peter Olds and a new collection by Geoff Cochrane, Wonky Optics. Audio
Book review - Grahame Sydney Paintings 1974 - 2014
'Grahame Sydney Paintings 1974 - 2014' by Grahame Sydney, reviewed by Gregory O'Brien. Audio