Arts Mitten

Here is Rebecca talking about her favourite exhibitions that are showing in Venice at the moment.  She compared them to the exhibitions we have here in Australia, as well as the exhibitions in the Venice Biennale.
 
The exhibitions Rebecca discusses are:
- François Pinault Collection exhibitions at Palazzo Grassi and Punta Della Dogana

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European Art Venice Exhibitions Review with Rebecca 11 September .mp3

Renae spoke to performance artist and theatre maker Nicola Gunn about her play At The Sans Hotel, showing at La Mama.

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Live Reception Nicola Gunn At the Sans Hotel 11 September.mp3

In this podcast:
 
1.) Art in Public Space: Penny Algar Part 1/2
 

Rebecca gave us her review of the 2011 Venice Biennale, showing until 24 November in Venice, Italy.
 
The Venice Biennale features works by artists from all over the world. The artist representing Australia in this Biennale is Sydney-based sculptor Hany Armanious.
 
You can see pictures of Hany's work at venicebiennale.australiacouncil.gov.au

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Venice Biennale Review with Rebecca 4 September.mp3

Finbar O'Mallon spoke to Australian photojournalist Adam Ferguson from Kabul, Afghanistan.
 
Adam talked about how he got into photojournalism and how he feels about capturing confronting scenes on camera.
 
Photo by Adam Ferguson from: adamfergusonphoto.com/

Rowena met up with Penny Algar, who is an artist and horticulturalist, to talk about how Penny explores the inter-relationship between humans and the natural environment in her artworks.
 
Penny is particularly passionate about bringing art into environmental conservation projects and she often uses art to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of conservation and revegetation.
 
Here is Part 1 of Rowena's conversation with Penny.

In this podcast:
 
1.) Future of the Species at La Mama
 
Renae talked to playwright and actor Maude Davey about her show at La Mama called Future of the Species: Part One, running from 1-11 September.
 
2.) The Eye of the Storm Film Review
 

Rebecca, our resident art history expert, reviewed the Vienna: Art & Design exhibition on now at the NGV.  The exhibition showcases works by painters, designers and architects from the Vienna Secession movement and the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop). 

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NGV Vienna Art and Design Exhibition Review with Rebecca 28 Aug.mp3

Nat and Josh had an interesting conversation with Fred Schepisi about his vision for The Eye of the Storm and they also discussed the current state of the Australian film industry. 

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Interview with Fred Schepisi Eye of the Storm with Intro 28 August.mp3

Nat and Josh reviewed The Eye of the Storm, directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis and Charlotte Rampling. 


The Eye of the Storm is in cinemas from 15 September. 

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Eye of the Storm Review with Nat and Josh with Intro 28 August.mp3