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16.06.2021 The Art of Collecting
These short intimate stories by artist Kate Blackmore uncover the meaning, memories, and inspiration behind the often weird and wonderful personal collections of five Australian artists.
Artist Kate Just teaches Namila Benson how to knit while explaining her feminist art practice, before we visit the Great Woy Woy Tea Cosy Showcase. We also head to Bendigo to go looking for junk with sculptor Andre Sardone.
Rachel Griffiths embarks on her hunt through 100 years of Archibald history to find one portrait that captures the changing face of the nation while curator Natalie Wilson begins her quest to find 100 portraits for the Art Gallery of NSW's centenary exhibition.
14.06.2021 Shakespeare Uncovered Series 1 The Tempest
Legendary director Trevor Nunn, (who has directed 30 of Shakespeare's 37 plays and is determined to complete them all), takes us through the magical and mysterious world created in The Tempest, Shakespeare's last complete play.
Jeremy Irons uncovers the appeal of Shakespeare's 'History Plays' - Henry IV and Henry V. He unravels the differences between the truth and the drama that Shakespeare creates.
David Tennant, whose RSC portrayal of Hamlet was a huge hit, meets other actors who have played the role. He also attempts to unravel the meaning of the play and why it is considered the greatest play Shakespeare ever wrote.
14.06.2021 Shakespeare Uncovered Series 1 Richard II
Derek Jacobi revisits the role of Richard II which he played in 1978 for the BBC. He reveals why it might have cost Shakespeare his life, and shares some of the political parallels within the play that still resonate today.
14.06.2021 Shakespeare Uncovered Series 1 Macbeth
Ethan Hawke looks at the greatest productions of Shakespeare's Macbeth as he uncovers the true story behind the cursed 'Scottish Play'.
Six Shakespearean actors and directors research the revered dramatist and reveal the stories behind and the wonders within some of his greatest plays. This week Joely Richardson investigates Twelfth Night and As You Like It.
Art Works deep dives into the 2021 Archibald Prize. We meet 1985 Archibald winner and the subject of Peter Wegner's winning entry, Guy Warren - who turns 100 this year, just like the prize itself.
Legendary Australian film director Gillian Armstrong returns to Mitcham in Melbourne's east to show Julia around her parents' dream home, before travelling to Swinburne Uni to discuss the origins of her brilliant career.
Archibald Prize-winning artist Ben Quilty takes Julia back to his childhood home in Kenthurst. He revisits the bedroom he turned into his first art studio, adorning the walls with vivid imagery. (Final)
Julia Zemiro travels with prize-winning playwright, actor and comedian Nakkiah Lui on a journey through her childhood.
Julia Zemiro travels to Surrey, London to meet American born writer Bill Bryson, he talks about the people, places and events that shaped him.
Actor and activist Yael Stone takes Julia to visit her primary school and the theatre where she performed her first play, before heading to her home south of Sydney to discuss her search for authenticity.
We head backstage at Miss First Nation, the national competition for Indigenous drag queens. Musician Eric Avery talks about playing the violin for self-expression and we go behind the scenes of the Ramsay Art Prize.
31.05.2021 Whiteley
A visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of Australia's most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley, told using personal letters, photographs, interwoven with reconstructions, archival interviews and rare footage.
Two perfect strangers go on a blind date to the MCA, Curator Kimberley Moulton and director Bruce Gladwin talk about how collaboration enhances creativity and presenter Alice Keath on ABC Classic's annual countdown.
Deni Todorovic looks at the career of fashion designer Mary Quant, developer Siobhan Reddy talks about the storytelling potential of video games and Soprano Natalie Aroyan offers a peek behind the scenes of Opera Australia.
Namila Benson has a much-needed conversation about race and representation with Indigenous hip hop artist Ziggy Ramo and attempts to master the garamut drum with Airi Ingram.
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