The Art of... - Season 1

The Art of... - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes15
DatesJun 4, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024
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Episodes

Heartbreak
Season 1Episode 130 min

Heartbreak

We've all experienced heartbreak, whether romantic, platonic or the death of a loved one. Namila wonders when it comes to getting over heartbreak is the answer in art? Features Josh Thomas, Emma Donovan and Celeste Mountjoy.

Jun 4, 2024
Being Imperfect
Season 1Episode 230 min

Being Imperfect

Nobody's perfect, but can art help us accept our failures and shortcomings? Namila Benson asks powerhouse singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer, artists Yhonnie Scarce and Richard Lewer, and jazz musician Audrey Powne.

Jun 11, 2024
Masculinity
Season 1Episode 330 min

Masculinity

Join guest host Courtney Act as she explores what masculinity looks like today. She meets with metal superstar Winston McCall from Parkway Drive, artist Billy Bain, Dame Mary Beard and the cheeky collective Briefs Factory.

Jun 18, 2024
Sex
Season 1Episode 430 min

Sex

Join Namila Benson on a daring quest to explore why sex makes us uncomfortable. Featuring TV star and intimacy coordinator Michala Banas, artist Paul Yore, burlesque sensation Kitty Obsidian and ABC Classic's Vanessa Hughes.

Jun 25, 2024
Making a Difference
Season 1Episode 530 min

Making a Difference

Join Namila Benson as she meets mavericks making change around the world. Featuring five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo, singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards, drag queen fashionista Bimini and educator Joris Lechene.

Jul 2, 2024
Rage
Season 1Episode 630 min

Rage

Namila discovers rage can be a powerful motivator. Author Christos Tsiolkas, Archibald winner Del Kathryn Barton, comedian Nazeem Hussain and rapper Barkaa show how passion and fury paint a vivid picture of modern life.

Jul 9, 2024
Being Funny
Season 1Episode 730 min

Being Funny

Namila Benson faces her greatest fear... stand-up comedy! Namila chats with comedian Shaun Micallef, comic Zainab Johnson, classicist Mary Beard, father/son duo Dane and Bow Simpson and political satirist Badiucao.

Jul 16, 2024
Climate
Season 1Episode 830 min

Climate

Zoe Norton Lodge and Namila Benson want to know if art can help our climate. With OITNB star Yael Stone, artist Ghenoa Gela, sculptor Megan Cope's living eco solution and artist Jessie French's extraordinary "plastic".

Jul 23, 2024
Hair
Season 1Episode 930 min

Hair

From mullets to afros, Namila Benson wants to know why we're so obsessed with hair. She seeks answers with artist Patricia Piccinini, top model Duckie Thot, hair sculptor Zena Thiboult and at Mullet Fest.

Aug 13, 2024
Starting Over
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Starting Over

How do we start over when life takes us back to square one? Guest host Osher Gunsberg seeks answers from ex-Wiggle Emma Watkins, AFL legend turned painter Gavin Wanganeen and comedian Sam Kissajukian.

Aug 20, 2024
Motherhood
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Motherhood

Namila explores how art can help us understand motherhood. Featuring artist Atong Atem, writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich of Camp Cope, Mother of the House Of Alexander Ella Ganza and Prof. Mary Beard.

Aug 27, 2024
Food
Season 1Episode 1235 min

Food

Guest host Matt Preston wonders 'Can food be art'? For answers, he meets chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, chef Ben Shewry, glass artist Jenni Kemarre Martiniello and ventures to Indonesia to see an ancient cave painting.

Sep 3, 2024
Ageing
Season 1Episode 1335 min

Ageing

Approaching a significant milestone birthday, podcaster and author, Yumi Stynes is seeking inspiration for her "next act". Instead of relaxing into old age and resting on her laurels, Yumi craves growth, expansion and wisdom.

Sep 10, 2024
Sport
Season 1Episode 1430 min

Sport

Former Matilda Elise Kellond-Knight wonders if she can channel her sport obsession into an art obsession. To find out she visits surfer and painter Otis Hope Carey, AFL photographer Michael Willson and more.

Sep 17, 2024
Money
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Money

Daniel Browning (RN's The Art Show) asks why we're uncomfortable discussing money, particularly when it comes to art. With artists Michael Zavros, Kay Abude, Richard Bell and Andrei Molodkin - who held hostage art worth $45m.

Sep 24, 2024

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