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Created by Indonesian/Australian artist Jumaadi, Upside-Down Garden is a magical environment that evokes the transformation of life and objects from one state to another. Located in Sydney's Barangaroo precinct, this public installation is a multilayered intervention, imbued with personal mythologies and cultural references. It holds fragments of time, creatures, history -both seen and unseen- memory and speculation.  In this episode Tim Stackpool speaks with co-curators Holly Williams and Glenn Barkley about the work, the collaboration, and the challenges of creating artwork for a developing public space. More information about the work: https://www.barangaroo.com/see-do-stay/upside-down-garden Upside Down Garden by Jumaadi. Curated by Holly Williams and Glenn Barkley through The Curators’ Department. Project architect Caroline Comino Soundscape Michael Toisuta A transcript of this discussion is available for download here, courtesy of the Australian Arts Channel.

Two simultaneous exhibitions at the Grafton Regional Gallery. One, a survey of ceramic works by Alan Peascod, the other, more recent pieces by Avital Sheffer, present contrasting but complementary views on the art and craft of pottery across ages. In this episode, we hear from the curator, Professor Pedram Khosronejad about the exhibitions, and also speak with gallery director Dr Jane Kreis about presenting the work of both artists, and more generally about the role of regional art galleries in Australia, and how they reflect the local cultural and their impact further afield. A transcript of conversations in this episode is available here, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel

In his first solo exhibition at NERAM, outsider artist Lae Oldmeadow presents The Garden, a contemplative and tactile installation where nature and culture intertwine. In this episode, NERAM guest curator Professor Pedram Khosronejad (Western Sydney University) interrogates the artist about his history and his inspiration, along with the small interventions that made significant impacts on the artist and his subsequent work More information about the exhibition: https://www.neram.com.au/event/the-garden-lae-oldmeadow/ Artist talk at NERAM: https://www.neram.com.au/event/artist-talk-lae-oldmeadow/ A transcript of the conversation in this episode is available for download HERE  thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.

ART DECO celebrates 100 years. The enduring 20th century's art movement is recognised as transformative, but what really makes it so special? In this episode, author, collector and all round creative Claudia Chan Shaw speaks with Tim Stackpool about the history of Art Deco, and how its influence is still being felt today. More information about Claudia Chan Shaw: https://claudiachanshaw.com/ A transcript of the discussion in this episode is available for download here, courtesy of the Australian Arts Channel.

Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks from 11 to 14 September this year for its biggest edition yet. Presented across distinct sectors and accompanied by a dynamic public program, there are four days of bold gallery presentations, large-scale installations, experimental live performances, thought-provoking panel discussions and of course: champagne! New this year, Photo Sydney premieres at Sydney Contemporary, to spotlight outstanding photographic works from artists, and we'll hear from artists Caterina Pacialeo and Tina FiveAsh, along with fair director Zoe Paulsen. More information at https://sydneycontemporary.com.au/ A transcript of the discussions in this episode is available for download here, courtesy of the Australian Arts Channel

How does a freelance curator undertake their work in Australia, and what opportunities are really presented? Does it take a special entrepreneurial spirit? In this episode, we hear an open and frank perspective from independent curator Michelle Chanique about the challenges and benefits of working in the arts, without being tied to any particular institution. Michelle's art precinct tours (Curated Contemporary): https://www.curatedcontemporary.com/ Plausible Playground (Macquarie University) exhibition video:  https://youtu.be/BJpTxEq6zdA A transcript of this conversation is available for download here, courtesy of the Australian Arts Channel

From the early performances of the 1970s, to the hugely popular suspended stone circles, to the installations that incorporate a sense of theatre, Ken Unsworth continues to offer a disturbing and uncompromising view of our shared humanity. In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Macquarie University senior gallery curator Rhonda Davis, and exhibition curator Brad Buckley about the installation at Macquarie University which features many new works by the artist. More details: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/facilities/museums-collections/macquarie-university-art-gallery/whats-on/art-gallery-events/love-is-the-sweetest-thing Video: https://youtu.be/DYqOJ6MXSgU A transcript of conversations in this episode is available here, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.

Nelson Nghe is a Western Sydney-based artist engaging with a diverse range of media including painting, photo media and assemblage. His practice is characterised by the passionate use of mixed media and playful abstractions to push boundaries and highlight the living experience of gambling harm as an affected other.  His exhibition LOSSES DISGUISED AS WINS at Firstdraft in Sydney, illuminates the often "invisible" nature of gambling harm, especially its impact on loved ones. Through evocative found objects and images, Nelson reimagines hidden domestic moments, exploring the emotional toll that gambling harm inflicts on those indirectly affected. While substantial research has been conducted on individuals experiencing gambling harm, little attention has been given to its impact on children, who are often silent sufferers. Nelson’s work amplifies the voices of those who suffer in silence and encourages the audience to challenge the societal structures that enable gambling to flourish and persist. Video: https://youtu.be/o2MGCcRsLa8 A transcript of this discussion is available for download here, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel. If you or someone you know is affected by gambling harm, for assistance visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au. .

Measuring Australia’s creative world ranking. An educational futurist and passionate arts educator, Professor Dr Anne Bamford OBE is Director of the International Research Agency, and President of the Education Inspiring Peace Laboratory, and was the former Strategic Education, Skills and Culture Director for the City of London. In this episode: After 2 decades abroad Dr Bamford has returned to Australia, armed with case studies and data measuring the value of creativity in business, culture, emerging technology and communication.  A transcript of this conversations is available for download here, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.

Sydney commercial gallery COMA makes a big move, relocating to a bigger single venue, featuring an enormous exhibition space, viewing rooms across two levels, and onsite storage. This episode features COMA founder Sotiris Sotiriou speaking about the motivation behind the move, the gallery’s vision for the future, and about choosing Justin Williams for the new space’s inaugural show , titled WAITING FOR LAVENDER, influenced by the birth of the artist’s first child.  Visit www.comagallery.com A transcript of the conversation can be downloaded here, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel

LON Gallery in Melbourne began as a project space in 2016 based on a non-profit model that primarily supported emerging artists. The gallery established it's formal program in 2019, which provided the opportunity to work with a select number of artists in depth and to foster the critical development of their practices. At Sydney Contemporary in 2024,  LON gallerist Adam Stone devoted their stand entirely to the work of Devi Seetharam, paintings that reflect a world where men wield the authority to occupy public space, while women are reduced to symbolic figures of beauty and desire. In this episode, anthropologist and curator Pedram Khosronejad investigates the connection between gallerist and artist, seeking to uncover the unique qualities that draw them together.  LON Gallery at Sydney Contemporary 2024 Devi Seetharam: Website A transcript of this conversation is available HERE, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel

"I'm a black woman in the world. Every day when I step outside of my door, I can't be invisible."  From Tate Modern to the National Gallery of Victoria, Atong Atem has captured the eye of curators, critics and collectors alike as an artist who creates beautifully crafted images that explore family, migration and her South Sudanese heritage. Her work explores the inherent intimacy of portraiture and photography as well as the role photographers take as story tellers, interrogating photography as a framework for looking at the world and positioning people in it, inviting the viewer to look at them through a surreal and constructed lens. In this episode, anthropologist and curator Pedram Khosronejad investigates the artist's history, inspiration and projects to come. A transcript of this conversation is available HERE, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel Atong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atongatem/ MARS Gallery catalogue: https://marsgallery.com.au/atong-atem/

"I didn't know being a slut could be a form of art" Sexuality and gender diversity are not unusual to find within the nature of any artist's work, but perhaps being a result of direct sexual practice is somewhat surprising. Emil Canita was exhibited by MARS Gallery in Melbourne earlier this year, and then later reached a broader audience at Sydney Contemporary. As a trans Filipino sex worker and artist, Emil navigates the intersection of art, identity, and personal expression. Known for evocative videos, captivating storytelling as you'll hear, and intimate Polaroid captures, Emil's raw, intimate works fearlessly explores the complexity of human connection, love, and desire. In this very candid but compelling conversation, Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University, and Curator at the Grafton Regional Gallery, Pedram Khosronejad uncovers the history, motivation, and the vulnerabilities of Emil Canita.  A transcript of this edition is available HERE, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel. Emil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babydilfx/ MARS Gallery catalogue: https://marsgallery.com.au/28580-2/

Painting exclusively together for many decades, Grace Crowley & Ralph Balson’s dynamic exchange extended and challenged both artists. They respectively produced some of the earliest and most important works of abstract art in the country. Their collaborative approach to painting – the sharing of ideas, techniques and materials – resulted in two significant bodies of work that broke new ground in Australian art. By presenting the work of Crowley and Balson together, this exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia invites audiences to trace the shared influences and harmonies between their works, as well as to appreciate the centrality of collaboration to their individual practices. The exhibition comprises more than 75 paintings and works on paper, with some of these never-before-seen by the Australian public. This episode features the curator of the exhibition Beckett Rozentals. A transcript of this edition is available HERE, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.

MultiFutures imagines potential worlds of tomorrow through the lens of cultural and linguistically diverse International and Australian artists. The exhibition addresses the importance of diversity in the creation of imaginary and real-world futures based on lived experiences of First Nations and CaLD communities. Featuring multimedia artistic practices informed by AfroFuturism, Indigenous Futurism, Asian Futurism and Yemini Futurism, curator Rachael Kiang speaks with Tim Stackpool about how this exhibition speaks to the diverse cultural make-up of contemporary Australia and is a compelling speculative visual narrative of the place of migrant communities in the future. Artists: Alia Ali (US),  Black Quantum Futurism (US), Edwina Green (VIC), Jane Fan, Kalanjay Dhir, Lawrence Liang and Christina Lam, Serwah Attafuah, Subash Thebe Limbu (Nepal). Curator: Rachael Kiang. Creative Producer: Michael Pham. Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown until 29 June 2024. A transcript of this episode is available HERE thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.