Art Works Season 2

Art Works - Season 2

2022 • 37 episodes

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37 episodes
Mar 16, 2022

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37 episodes
Summer Arts Festivals, Art-Washing
Episode 1

Summer Arts Festivals, Art-Washing

Episode 1 • Mar 16, 2022

We head to three of Australia's summer arts festivals in Adelaide, Perth and Sydney, before we unpack the idea of 'art-washing': when organisations, individuals and even countries use art to distract from negative actions.

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Dean Cross x Sidney Nolan, Eucalyptusdom
Episode 2

Dean Cross x Sidney Nolan, Eucalyptusdom

Episode 2 • Mar 23, 2022

We meet Sidney Nolan by way of artist Dean Cross, visit Powerhouse Ultimo's exhibition Eucalyptusdom, as it interrogates colonial narratives, and find out about the playful self-portraits of textile artist Adrienne Doig.

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28m
Lorne Sculpture Biennale, Biennale of Sydney
Episode 3

Lorne Sculpture Biennale, Biennale of Sydney

Episode 3 • Mar 30, 2022

Namila Benson explores the Lorne Sculpture Biennale, and Eloise Fuss the 23rd Biennale of Sydney. Daina Sgarioto explains how she got into hand-tufting and we discover the timely story of 91-year-old artist Tamara Bekier.

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WOMADelaide, Alex Seton, Parvyn Singh
Episode 4

WOMADelaide, Alex Seton, Parvyn Singh

Episode 4 • Apr 06, 2022

We stop by "world music" festival WOMADelaide, and an augmented reality exhibition in Melbourne. We meet artist Alex Seton, who makes sculptures out of marble, and Punjabi Australian musicians Parvyn and her father Dya Singh.

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Marco Fusinato, MICF, Louise Coghill
Episode 5

Marco Fusinato, MICF, Louise Coghill

Episode 5 • Apr 13, 2022

We talk to Australia's representative at the Venice Biennale, Marco Fusinato; hear Aussie comedians talk politics; see Louise Coghill's photographs of the WA bushfires; and enter Frida Las Vegas's colourful "Frida-verse".

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Bundanon, Aretha Brown x Emma Donovan
Episode 6

Bundanon, Aretha Brown x Emma Donovan

Episode 6 • Apr 20, 2022

We visit the new Bundanon Art Museum plus Aretha Brown and Emma Donavan talk album covers. Graeme McCullough speaks to us about the disappearing art of signwriting and we explore the food and art exhibition, Simmer.

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AQAL, David Quirk, Caitlin Yeo, Sky Song
Episode 7

AQAL, David Quirk, Caitlin Yeo, Sky Song

Episode 7 • Apr 27, 2022

We check out Somali Australian exhibition AQAL, and First Nations drone art event Sky Song. We unearth comedian David Quirk's unexpected day job, meet composer Caitlin Yeo, and learn about art therapy from Lissette Endacott.

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National Indigenous Art Triennial
Episode 8

National Indigenous Art Triennial

Episode 8 • May 04, 2022

We head to the National Indigenous Art Triennial in Canberra, this year titled Ceremony. Then we meet artist and film photographer Sammy Hawker, and get the lowdown on the latest in film and TV from critic Keva York.

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Safa El Samad, Gabbi Bolt, Jordan Benson
Episode 9

Safa El Samad, Gabbi Bolt, Jordan Benson

Episode 9 • May 11, 2022

We chat to artists using novel methods and materials: Safa El Samad, who uses embroidery to upcycle clothes; and Jordan Benson, who works with stained glass. We also meet comedian Gabbi Bolt and Bigambul poet Uncle Wes Marne.

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Venice Biennale, Deborah Kelly
Episode 10

Venice Biennale, Deborah Kelly

Episode 10 • May 18, 2022

We visit the Venice Biennale to catch up with Marco Fusinato, and Parrtjima in Alice Springs. Artist Deborah Kelly invites us to join her religion, and artist Christopher Zanko shares how he combines woodcarving and painting.

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28m
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Episode 11

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Episode 11 • May 25, 2022

We witness the power of art therapy with Lissette Endacott. Artist Katie West shares how she uses weaving techniques and found fabrics in her work.

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Sydney Writers' Festival, Nils Frahm
Episode 12

Sydney Writers' Festival, Nils Frahm

Episode 12 • Jun 01, 2022

Namila Benson meets some of Australia's leading authors at Sydney Writers' Festival: Chelsea Watego and Clementine Ford, Eliza Hull and Debra Keenahan, and Tony Birch. We also talk to Nils Frahm ahead of his Australian tour.

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Australian Fashion Week, Dylan Mooney
Episode 13

Australian Fashion Week, Dylan Mooney

Episode 13 • Jun 08, 2022

We meet fashion designers Nicol & Ford, artist Dylan Mooney and recorder virtuoso Alicia Crossley. We catch new Tassie dance company Great Southern Dance's debut, before ABC Classic's Dan Golding shares his fave soundtracks.

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Luca French, Amani Haydar, Cut N Polish
Episode 14

Luca French, Amani Haydar, Cut N Polish

Episode 14 • Jun 15, 2022

We catch up with Luca French, one of the youngest artists exhibiting at Vivid Sydney. Namila talks to Amani Haydar about art grief and healing. We walk through Cut N Polish, Carriageworks car boot art sale in Sydney.

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Rising, Luke Arnold, Is Bach the best?
Episode 15

Rising, Luke Arnold, Is Bach the best?

Episode 15 • Jun 22, 2022

We head along to Melbourne's Rising festival. Zeina Thiboult shares the art of hair sculpture and Luke Arnold talks about creating change on social media through art. Richard Tognetti explains Bach's classical music mastery.

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Sampa The Great, Reality to Screen
Episode 16

Sampa The Great, Reality to Screen

Episode 16 • Jun 29, 2022

Sampa The Great shares how returning from her home in Zambia has guided her music. We get an in depth look into 'Still Lives' at Rising Festival. Ben Law and Vanessa Alexander unpack how filmmakers depict reality on screen.

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NAIDOC Week: Dylan Mooney, Eucalyptusdom
Episode 17

NAIDOC Week: Dylan Mooney, Eucalyptusdom

Episode 17 • Jul 06, 2022

We flash back to some great First Nations stories. Meet Dylan Mooney and see Eucalyptusdom. Emma Donovan and Aretha Brown do Art of the Cover. We meet Katie West, and finish at the National Indigenous Art Triennial.

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The Regions: Christopher Zanko, Bundanon
Episode 18

The Regions: Christopher Zanko, Bundanon

Episode 18 • Jul 13, 2022

We revisit some great stories from the regions. Meet artist Christopher Zanko, photographer Sammy Hawker and sign-writer Graeme McCullough. Plus, we head to Bundanon Art Museum and Parrtjima festival in the Red Centre.

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The Burning, Naomi Hobson, Manifesto
Episode 19

The Burning, Naomi Hobson, Manifesto

Episode 19 • Jul 20, 2022

We visit Dark Mofo to watch Alex Podger combine art, fire and ritual; Rising for a new work of dance and drums; and Sydney to check out an intimate music venue; and look at Naomi Hobson's photos of young people in Cape York.

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Brisbane Street Art Festival
Episode 20

Brisbane Street Art Festival

Episode 20 • Jul 27, 2022

We head to Brisbane Street Art Festival, and find out about Jess Ribeiro's day job. We talk to theatre group Second Echo Ensemble about their latest show Outside Boy, before Miles Brown teaches us how to play the theremin.

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Back to Back Theatre, Soft Centre
Episode 21

Back to Back Theatre, Soft Centre

Episode 21 • Aug 03, 2022

We meet the award-winning Back to Back Theatre; slow fashion designer Noah Johnson; and Koori artist S.J Norman, who takes us through his language reclamation work. We also visit experimental art and music fest Soft Centre.

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Arts Week: Looking for Alibrandi, Queer
Episode 22

Arts Week: Looking for Alibrandi, Queer

Episode 22 • Aug 09, 2022

It's Arts Week on Art Works! We check out a new stage adaptation of Looking for Alibrandi; head to Minjerribah to see Megan Cope build an oyster reef on Country; and explore National Gallery of Victoria's Queer exhibition.

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Gay Hawkes, Tactical Space Lab
Episode 23

Gay Hawkes, Tactical Space Lab

Episode 23 • Aug 17, 2022

We meet 80-year-old artist and furniture maker Gay Hawkes, and learn how artists like Abdul Abdullah work at the nexus of art and tech. We head to Queensland for a film fest in the outback and the opening event of BLEACH*.

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28m
Blaze, Zahra Elham
Episode 24

Blaze, Zahra Elham

Episode 24 • Aug 24, 2022

Artist Kathryn Del Barton talks about her debut feature film Blaze; we meet the now-Australia-based Zahra Elman, the first woman to win Afghan Star; and Sarah L'Estrange unpacks the winner of this year's Miles Franklin Award.

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Fangirls, National Poetry Month Gala
Episode 25

Fangirls, National Poetry Month Gala

Episode 25 • Aug 31, 2022

Hear from the creator of the Aussie musical about fandom that has fostered its own devotees; a Canberra coin designer; and amateur musicians who performed with the WASO, as well as poems from the National Poetry Month Gala.

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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Episode 26

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Episode 26 • Sep 07, 2022

Learn how Sydney Theatre Company created their latest work of "cine-theatre"; how sheds have been turned into unique music venues; about the art underpinning freestyle football; and about Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam.

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29m
Anna Cordell, Whitefella Yella Tree
Episode 27

Anna Cordell, Whitefella Yella Tree

Episode 27 • Sep 14, 2022

A fashion designer makes a suit for Joan as Policewoman. A First Nations play shows queer teen love during colonisation. An artist plays a piano that is on fire, before another invites people to cure their ailments with art.

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Fiona Foley, COVID sonification
Episode 28

Fiona Foley, COVID sonification

Episode 28 • Sep 21, 2022

Namila heads to McClelland to meet Fiona Foley; a musician turned molecular biologist finds inspiration in the coronavirus genome; portraits of country pub patrons; and a visit to Broome Performing Arts Co.

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ACMI, Somebody's Daughter, Fiona Hall
Episode 29

ACMI, Somebody's Daughter, Fiona Hall

Episode 29 • Sep 28, 2022

We visit Light at ACMI; meet graphic artist and activist Sam Wallman; go behind-the-scenes with Somebody's Daughter, the theatre company supporting women in and out of prison; plus, Fiona Hall & AJ King's MONA collaboration.

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Brisbane Festival, Club Weld
Episode 30

Brisbane Festival, Club Weld

Episode 30 • Oct 05, 2022

Steph Tisdell visits Brisbane Festival; meets artist Olana Janfa; Club Weld and River City Voices collaborate; plus the Tennant Creek Brio.

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Waru, Janice Wong, Nadurna, Ben Nguyen
Episode 31

Waru, Janice Wong, Nadurna, Ben Nguyen

Episode 31 • Oct 12, 2022

We get a pint-sized perspective on Waru, Bangarra's new show for kids; learn more about Janice Wong's delicious art practice; meet Nadurna's Ryhia Dank; and visit restaurateur and art enthusiast Ben Nguyen.

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Cyrano, William Barton, David Humphries
Episode 32

Cyrano, William Barton, David Humphries

Episode 32 • Oct 19, 2022

This week, Virginia Gay's Cyrano finally takes the stage; acclaimed virtuoso William Barton collaborates with his mum; we meet terrazzo master David Humphries; and explore a Handmade Universe at the State Library of Victoria.

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Rodney Bell, Rooke Circus, Luke Whitten
Episode 33

Rodney Bell, Rooke Circus, Luke Whitten

Episode 33 • Oct 26, 2022

Namila meets dancer Rodney Bell at disability arts festival Alter State; we experience Tasmania with Rooke Circus; art meets science at Tarrawarra; and sculptor Luke Whitten honours Country, melding old and new materials.

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The Australian Ballet, Tasman Keith
Episode 34

The Australian Ballet, Tasman Keith

Episode 34 • Nov 02, 2022

The ballet basics explained; theatre designer Jonathon Oxlade shares insights into his craft; rapper Tasman Keith takes us home to Bowraville; and critic Keva York chats Korean cinema and true crime adaptations with Namila.

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Bell Shakespeare, Gerwyn Davies, FUNPARK
Episode 35

Bell Shakespeare, Gerwyn Davies, FUNPARK

Episode 35 • Nov 09, 2022

This week, a Shakespearean classic gets a musical makeover; we meet painter Kurt Boseke and photographer and costume-maker Gerwyn Davies; and we head to Western Sydney's Mt Druitt for community arts festival FUNPARK.

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Maria Tran, Night Songs, Unpopular
Episode 36

Maria Tran, Night Songs, Unpopular

Episode 36 • Nov 16, 2022

This week, musicians play the songs of the pied butcher bird at Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art; we meet martial arts movie star Maria Tran and calligrapher Gemma Black; and head to Unpopular at the Powerhouse Museum.

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Bangarra, AI Art, Matt Hsu, Rose Riebel
Episode 37

Bangarra, AI Art, Matt Hsu, Rose Riebel

Episode 37 • Nov 23, 2022

This week, we go on Country in the Kimberley with Bangarra Dance Theatre; take a deep dive into AI Art; and meet neo-classical pianist Rose Riebel and experimental, multi-instrumentalist Matt Hsu and his Obscure Orchestra.

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