Nowadays the word Diva likely conjures up someone who's difficult to work with; but the term was traditionally used to describe renowned and celebrated performers. Women who were fabulous both on and off the stage.
Auckland Museum's DIVA exhibition, explores some of the world's best-known divas; from opera goddesses and silent movie stars to Hollywood legends and today's global megastars. Performers who have shaped culture, challenged norms, and captivated audiences worldwide.
Kate Bailey is the mind behind the exhibition, she's the Senior Curator of Theatre and Performance from the Victoria and Albert Museum, in London where the show originated, and as it tours the world, she's currently visiting New Zealand.
Kate showed Mihi Forbes around the exhibition.
