Art Works

Art Works

2021
Art Works
Art Works

Art Works

5.5 | en | Documentary

With in-studio segments, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, playful explainers and deep-dive field reports from locations across Australia, this docuseries puts the spotlight on creativity as an overlooked but inherent part of our everyday lives.

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EP16  Straw Marquetry, The Other Art Fair
Jun. 25,2023
Straw Marquetry, The Other Art Fair

We meet 'the punks' updating the art of 17th century straw marquetry; Namila drops by the home of artists Nabilah Nordin and Nick Modrewski; we visit The Other Art Fair; plus, a performance by slam poet Zaynab Ibrahim.

EP15  The Torch, VIVID, UFO, Mdou Moctar
Jun. 18,2023
The Torch, VIVID, UFO, Mdou Moctar

We visit The Torch, a program for First Nations artists with experience of the prison system; head to VIVID; meld miniatures, theatre, live cinema and UFOs with re:group collective; and meet Nigerien guitarist Mdou Moctar.

EP14  Tina Turner, Rod McNicol, Ugly Art
Jun. 11,2023
Tina Turner, Rod McNicol, Ugly Art

We meet the stars of Tina Turner: The Musical; Namila heads to the Fitzroy studio of acclaimed portrait photographer Rod McNicol; we get a lesson in ugly art; plus a spotlight on the work of Arts Project Australia.

EP13  WAH-WAH, Youkhana, Ajak Kwai
Jun. 04,2023
WAH-WAH, Youkhana, Ajak Kwai

We meet Kaylene Milner, the designer working with artists and musicians to make iconic jumpers; chat with Nathaniel Youkhana ahead of their Australian Fashion Week debut; plus hear from Sudanese singer-songwriter Ajak Kwai.

EP12  Jessica Cottis, Germaine Acogny, Slammed
May. 28,2023
Jessica Cottis, Germaine Acogny, Slammed

We meet conductor and synesthete Jessica Cottis; Namila meets the "mother of contemporary African dance" Germaine Acogny before chatting with artist Nani Puspasari; plus a performance from slam poet Rania Ahmed.

EP11  Lacework, Perth Design Week, Computer Art
May. 21,2023
Lacework, Perth Design Week, Computer Art

Maggie Hensel-Brown shares her lacemaking practice, and we head to Perth Design Week. Bass guitarist Eric Avery shares his story on INSTRUMENTAL. We see how computers can make art and chat to Dr Leuli Eshraghi.

EP10  Mithu Sen, Classics for Kids, Bandura
May. 14,2023
Mithu Sen, Classics for Kids, Bandura

Indian artist Mithu Sen brings mOTHERTONGUE to ACCA in Melbourne. ABC Classic shares lesser-known music for kids, we meet Dr Kirsten Lyttle to learn about her multimedia art practice and hear from a master of the Bandura.

EP9  The Poison of Polygamy, wani toaishara
May. 07,2023
The Poison of Polygamy, wani toaishara

The Poison of Polygamy appears at La Boite Theatre, we speak with wani toaishara about their photography practice. Bus Stop filmmakers interview ballet dancers at Queensland Theatre and we hear from a master of the Veena.

EP8  Reuben Kaye, Daniel Riley
Apr. 30,2023
Reuben Kaye, Daniel Riley

Namila checks out what's on at Heide; Reuben Kaye talks cabaret, community and catharsis; we talk to Daniel Riley, Australian Dance Theatre's first Indigenous Artistic Director; and meet Malian musician Viex Farka Toure.

EP7  Jen Cloher, TMAG, Thabani Tshuma
Apr. 23,2023
Jen Cloher, TMAG, Thabani Tshuma

Namila's at Melbourne's NGV International; singer-songwriter Jen Cloher discusses their new album; cultural objects return to lutruwita for an important new exhibition at TMAG; and a performance by slam-poet Thabani Tshuma.

EP6  HOTA, Rel Pham, Mia Salsjo, Jason Lim
Apr. 16,2023
HOTA, Rel Pham, Mia Salsjo, Jason Lim

Namila checks out Melbourne Now and meets artist Rel Pham; we head to HOTA for Pop Masters; translate architecture into music with Mia Salsjo as she composes the Sydney Harbour Bridge; and meet sculptor Jason Lim.

EP5  Lucy Guerin, The Sheep Song, Comedy Talk
Apr. 09,2023
Lucy Guerin, The Sheep Song, Comedy Talk

Choreographer Lucy Guerin reflects on 20 years in NEWRETRO; sheep aspire to be human at Adelaide Festival; we meet sculptor Matt Sloane; and we talk comedy and diversity with Aurelia St Clair, Sashi Perera and Jason Tamiru.

EP4  The Artist, Rose Riebl, Dr Jamin, WOMAD
Apr. 02,2023
The Artist, Rose Riebl, Dr Jamin, WOMAD

Thom Monckton's The Artist struggles to find his paintbrush; pianist Rose Riebl talks Icelandic influences; we meet Hobart street artist Jamin; and inflatable dancers take over Adelaide's Botanic Gardens as part of WOMAD.

EP3  Across the Regions: Hobart to Karratha
Mar. 26,2023
Across the Regions: Hobart to Karratha

We see Women of Troy at Hobart's Ten Days on the Island festival; visit Burrup Peninsula's ancient petroglyphs with Perun Bonser; meet Sammy Hawker on the South Coast; and head to Hanging Rock with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

EP2  Sydney Modern, Thea Perkins, The Oscars
Mar. 19,2023
Sydney Modern, Thea Perkins, The Oscars

Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan reflect on their work for the AGNSW building; Thea Perkins returns to Arrernte Country ahead of her Carriageworks commission; Lisa Skerrett chats all things Oscars with Kate Jinx and Jamie Tram.

EP1  WorldPride, Adelaide & Perth Festivals
Mar. 12,2023
WorldPride, Adelaide & Perth Festivals

It's festival season! We catch everything from contemporary dance in Perth to Indigenous protest songs in Adelaide; from acrobatic Greek myths and puppets in Sydney to queer Australian elders on stage for WorldPride.

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5.5 | en | Documentary
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With in-studio segments, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, playful explainers and deep-dive field reports from locations across Australia, this docuseries puts the spotlight on creativity as an overlooked but inherent part of our everyday lives.

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