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Art Smitten - The Podcast
WET Collective - BLINDSIDE

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 31:20


This episode we had a great chat with WET Collective about their exhibition at BLINDSIDE

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The Museum of Falling - Patrick Pount

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 48:30


For our first episode of 2025, we are very excited to share with you our interview with artist, collector and curator Patrick PoundPatrick’s exhibition ‘The Museum of Falling’ was shown at City Gallery in the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston St. Listen to hear them speak about the beginnings of this project, their artistic process and how they gained access to the City of Melbourne's archive.Art Smitten airs on SYN 90.7FM. SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. Image: Details from 'The Museum of Falling' by Patrick Pound. Credit: Tobias TitzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Image Economies - Melanie Oliver from MUMA

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 25:55


This episode we are joined by Melanie Oliver (Senior Curator) to discuss the current exhibition at MUMA - Image Economies

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Melbourne Art Print Fair - Kirsty Grant and Trent Walter

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 40:17


In this episode, we spoke to Kirsty Grant and Trent Walter all about the founding and future of the new Melbourne Art Print Fair.Running from the 7th to the 9th of February, @melbartprintfair Edition.1 was chock-full of amazing prints by local artists, highlighting print in its fine art form.Participating print studios and publishers included Baldessin Press, Kaleidoscope Editions, Megalo Print Studio, Negative Press, Print Council of Australia, Spacecraft and Sunshine Editions

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BLINDSIDE 20 Years Special - B-Side Radio

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 38:26


Join local arts and culture radio Art Smitten of SYN Media for an exclusive deep-dive into Blindside's history!Blindside is a long-standing artist-run initiative in the heart of our city, and we're keen to celebrate their 20th anniversary by giving you insight into Blindside’s foundations, and the creative community networks behind the gallery.Presented in two parts, these special segments will discuss the history and cross-disciplinary programs that Blindside contributes to the vibrant arts ecology of Naarm/Melbourne, and will highlight pivotal moments of growth and fresh artistic direction from the collective enthusiasm and expertise of Blindside’s alumni and community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Waiting Room - Camilla Hannan

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 20:44


Joining us in the studio for this episode of Art Smitten was Camilla Hannan, co-creator ‘The Waiting Room’ that premiered at The Capitol Theatre on November 9th, 2024.Along with Martine Corompt, these two artists united for a special one-off immersive theatrical event in ‘The Waiting Room’, where the audience will share the joy of anticipation, the pleasure of expectation, and the thrill of impatience.Created exclusively for the 100-year old Capitol theatre in Melbourne featuring live experimental music from The Overtone Ensemble quartet, ‘The Waiting Room’ elaborates on the notion of waiting as a disorientating event in itself. We spoke about the origins of this project, Camilla's background in the theatric world and getting started in sound production. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Communication Museum - Emily Siddons

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 26:46


For our last interview of the 2024 season, we were joined by the new National Communication Museum (NCM). We spoke with Dr Emily Siddons, Co-CEO and Artistic Director of NCM, who told us all about their exciting new program and exhibitions. NCM showcases nostalgic communication artefacts, exploring how new and old technologies have changed our lives over the years. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trocadero Projects - Emma Salmon, Hari Sinh and Sirui Yang

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 41:18


Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trocadero Projects - Rochelle Morris

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 17:12


In this episode we were fortunate to be joined by artist Rochelle Morris to talk about their exhibition at Trocadero Projects!‘Turning Soil’ is an exploration of the potential of ecological art at a painterly scale. The use of organic materials within the exhibition open up a conversation on our relationship and responsibilities to nature and our environment. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bus Projects - Sophia Cai

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 32:40


This week, we were lucky to chat with Sophia Cai, Director of Bus Projects!Bus Projects is a long-term ARI based in our city, and has recently been showing some amazing artists – including some that we interviewed previously this year. Sophia talks about how Bus operates, her role and the journey that led her to becoming the director. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Betweenia Project 夾洲計劃 - Kaiqi Li

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 31:24


This week we spoke in-depth with Kaiqi from Betweenia Project 夾洲計劃 !Kai joined us for the end of our live show at Melbourne Art Book Fair earlier in the year, and we’re very interested to hear what Betweenia has been up to since then!Betweenia Project is an art book and zine distributor bringing a collection of zines, publications and DIY content here to Naarm. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SIGNAL Arts - Zeth and Matisse

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 20:13


Jen and Lucy had a great chat with lead artists and co-facilitators Zeth Cameron and Matisse Laida all about the programs run at SIGNAL. Tucked away beside the Birrarung river that flows near Flinders Street Station, a centuries old Train Signal Box is the meeting place for many of Melbourne’s young creatives. SIGNAL is a wonderful City of Melbourne initiative that provides young people a place to learn art skills and meet community. We hope you enjoy our chat! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Skye Malu Baker - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 23:32


Joining Jen and Audrey in this episode of Art Smitten is artist Skye Malu Baker to discuss their current show at TCB in Brunswick. ‘A R TH ~ air and light, dust and earth’ draws from half-remembered internet posts and out of date art history books in a series of imagined painted landscapes. Skye touches on the act of 'redigesting' in her practice, material limits and interest in optics. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phoebe Thompson - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 35:20


For this episode of Art Smitten, our guest host Teagan Ramsay interviews artist and creative producer Phoebe Thompson. Phoebe discusses their practice and process in relation to their most recent exhibition, touching on collecting debris, and site-specificity. They will also speak about their upcoming exhibition and the direction of their work, while providing insight into their work as a Creative Producer for RMIT Creative. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bridget Gurrie - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 39:30


**Content Warning: This episodes contains discussion of sexual assault and mental illness. If you ever need help, you are not alone. You can speak to someone at Lifeline (13 11 14) or at 1800RESPECT.** In this episode, Lucy and Jennifer spoke with Naarm/Melbourne based creative practitioner Bridget H. Gurrie. Bridget uses textile processes as a means for self-reflection and to conceptual explore the processing of trauma and grief. We talked about their background in fashion and the future direction of their practice! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SCRAP MAG - Lia Mills, Ingrid Hollis and Ella Rawson

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 47:34


In this episode, Lucy and Jennifer will be chatting to the people behind SCRAP MAG - the unofficial zine of VCA.We will be discussing how SCRAP MAG came to be, the importance of student-led publishing, and the work that is to be done.Excited to share with you all, and a big thanks to Lia, Ella and Ingrid for joining us! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Unassigned Gallery - Nour and Phoebe

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 61:51


In this episode of Art Smitten, Audrey is joined by Nour and Phoebe from Unassigned Gallery in Brunswick discussing the origins of the gallery, the ethos of their programming and upcoming exhibitions including 'Exhibition for ants 2.0' Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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HAIR - Cristea and Jesse

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 34:46


I really enjoyed chatting with the people behind HAIR, a new artist-run initiative on Elizabeth Street! We talked all about the space, their plans for the gallery and the kind of events and exhibitions they are hosting. Check them out on Instagram - @hair__ari Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chris Orr recently, a local established artist. Chris has worked and studied in graphic design, and uses these principles in his work. Chris creates digital manipulations that focus on objects and are often series centred around a particular theme.  Chris' most recent exhibition was this year, at fortyfivedownstairs here in Naarm / Melbourne in April. This series takes classical busts and statues, and transforms them through the lens of technological advancement, layering with pastels and intricate patterns. You can see Chris's work on instagram @chrisorraus or on his website chrisorr.com.au Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Demure Magazine - Lucia

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 25:36


This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lucia, Head Editor of Demure Magazine. Demure is a local online publication focused on highlighting experimental and engaging explorations of literature, arts, culture and fashion. With their first issue released in August of 2021, Demure has continued to expand, with a print-publication release for their most recent edition! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MABF at NGV x Art Smitten

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 44:27


Finally! A long-awaited recording of Art Smitten's live show at Melbourne Art Book Fair, in the NGV Grand Hall. Listen in as Audrey and Sen turn their attention to arts and publishing, diving into the history of art manifestos and the impact of DIY publishing as acts of resistance. The pair also host an interview with Kaiqi from Betweenia Project 夾洲計劃, who bring not just art books but also experiences of mutual aid and situated practices from China to Australia. https://artbookfair.melbourne/events/art-smitten-live/ Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MUMA - Pip Wallis

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 32:54


We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Pip Wallis, Senior Curator at MUMA Monash University Museum of Art! Pip has curated a solo exhibition of work by acclaimed Chinese-American artist Candice Lin titled ‘The Sex Life of Stone' opening this weekend, Saturday 29th of June. Candice Lin is an interdisciplinary artist who works across ceramics and sculpture, installation, drawing, video and living materials and processes - materials such as mould, mushrooms and bacteria. Her work considers the politics of representation - focusing on issues of race, gender and sexuality. MUMA's exhibition will feature a new installation Untitled 2024, co-commissioned by MUMA with the 24th Biennale of Sydney, that delves into the speculative and historical entanglements surrounding manganese pigment, industrial mining, ancient trade routes linking Asia and Australia, and the intriguing sexual properties of sea slugs. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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138 Gallery - Sylva and Victoria

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 53:46


Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Sylva and Victoria from 138 Gallery! 138 is based in Brunswick East on Lygon Street. We were lucky enough to chat all about their gallery space, their accessible application processes and their exhibitions! At the time, they were showing Aperitif, a group exhibition with Shannon Toth, Georgia Noughton, Hannah Barry and Olivia Wood. Right now, they're exhibiting another group show - Joke Taxonomy curated by Jincheng Deng with work from Lou Hubbard, Simon Zoric, Stuart Ringholt, Yusi Zang, James Brett and Chunxiao Qu, showing until the 29th of June. 138gallery.com Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Next Wave - Matisse and Banda

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 16:12


I had the pleasure of chatting with two of Next Wave's Artistic Directors, Anthony ‘Banda' Bandalan and Matisse Laida. Next Wave is celebrating 40 years with an exciting program called All School Lab - full of artist talks, performances and activities running over the 24th and 25th of May. The event will conclude with a party curated by Next Wave's Young Artistic Directorate, called during:next! https://nextwave.org.au/  https://allschool.nextwave.org.au/programs/lab/lab_2024 Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Other Goods - Monikha

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 64:25


For our new vol Lucy's first show we chatted with Monikha from Other Goods and Services - all about Goods, Services, and manifesting the best work-balance lifestyle possible in the industry. Monikha was a delight to chat with, and we're really keen to see what's going to happen next in the Other Goods space! Other Goods is a local shop front, event and exhibition space in Brunswick East – providing goods and services for the community. https://www.othergoods.com.au/ Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vivian Qiu - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 30:01


This week, we had the opportunity to speak with emerging artist Vivian Qiu all about her practice, projects and philosophy! Vivian develops material forms in order to consider cultural identity and connection to place. Through experimentation with organic materials, she has built a 'sentimental' practice of jewellery-making. Check out Vivian's work here! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Zeta Hamilton-Durkin - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 39:39


Before our season break, I spoke to Zeta Hamilton-Durkin, local young filmmaker, dancer and visual artist.Listen now to a great chat with Zeta about her practice, her upcoming exhibitions and the connections she makes with other emerging artists! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Blindside - Ponie Curtis and Phuong Nguyen Le

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 54:53


This week I spoke with emerging artists Ponie Curtis and Phuong Nguyen Le, who have both recently graduated from their respective arts courses at VCA and RMIT. Joining us was Audrey Thomas-Hayes, one of the curators of DEBUT XX and artistic director at Blindside. DEBUT is Blindside Gallery's annual exhibition of works by recent graduates from Naarm / Melbourne's major art institutions. Celebrating its twentieth year, DEBUT is a Blindside project committed to fostering new talent. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100 Years of Surrealism

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 22:03


Did you know that 2024 marks 100 years of Surrealism? I dive into the birth of Surrealism and introduce you to the terms, techniques and artists that work within the movement.Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Louise Meuwissen - Artist Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 97:50


I interviewed contemporary textile and embroidery artist and good friend, Louise Meuwissen.Louise and I chat about her practice in art and fashion, the art world and it's structures and our shared love of collecting second-hand objects.A big thank you to Louise for inviting me into her space and facilitating such an interesting chat ❤️Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand.  SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches.  Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bus Projects - Jermaine Ibarra and Juliet Phraser

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 44:01


This week I had the pleasure of speaking to local artists Jermaine Ibarra and Juliet Phraser about their exhibitions at Bus Projects. Jermaine Ibarra and Sara Jajou have a duet exhibition opening today, the 27th of March, titled Love Song open till the 20th of April. https://busprojects.org.au/program/love-song Juliet Phraser has a solo show opening today, the 27th of March, titled Warm Water where she shares her honours research - open till the 20th of April. https://busprojects.org.au/program/warm-water I was honoured to speak to both artists about their practices, their experiences and their thoughts.  Art Smitten is Syn FM's flagship show for arts and culture, live on air on Wednesdays from 3pm onwards on 90.7 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jude Perl - SugarHope Records

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:47


Comedian Jude Perl joined the show to talk about her new record and web-series SugarHope Records. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matthew Lutton - Hour of the Wolf

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 8:54


Hour of the Wolf creator and director Matthew Lutton joined Zack and Josh to discuss the immersive theatre production. A follow-up to 2021's Because the Night, Hour of the Wolf invites audiences to walk around the town and experience mystery first-hand. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jye Walker - Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 7:47


Jye Walker, actor behind the devilish Captain Hook in The Mount Players Theatre Company's musical rendition of Peter Pan, joined the show to talk about playing the classic villain. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MaggZ - New Reality

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 11:29


Zack and Josh were joined by Naarm-based artist, performer, and dancer MaggZ to talk about their instillation at the Immigration Museum, New Reality. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Art Smitten Reviews: Filterphonic & Sexagenarian

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 5:23


Nick recently watched Filterphonic and Sexagenarian, two films by Melbourne-based filmmaker Lee Galea. Find Nick's thoughts here, and make sure to check out our interview with Lee on the production of the films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thomas Gorham of Head First Acrobats on Godz, PreHysterical and Crème de la crème

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 9:47


Head First Acrobats are a Melbourne based theatre company putting on head-spinning shows this Fringe Festival. Company manager and producer Thomas Gorham joined Zack and Ben to talk about Head First Acrobats shows Godz, PreHysterical, and Crème de la crème.  Godz takes a comedic spin (emphasis on the spinning) to Greek mythology, PreHysterical offers a show for the younger crowd and Crème de la crème features various artists from Fringe Festival in one cabaret show. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Abigail Banister-Jones on The Story of Cerberus: A Very Good Boy

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 10:39


Abigail Banister-Jones returns to the SYN studios, this time to talk about her one-woman show The Story of Cerberus: A Very Good Boy. Set in the fantastical world of Greek mythology, Cerberus stars Abigail playing all three heads of the guardian of the Underworld. She sat down with Zack and Ben to talk about creating and performing a solo show, characterising the three heads of the monstrous dog, and of course the pets that inspired the show. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alice Chance on Memory and Music

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 9:01


Composer Alice Chance spoke to Zack about her upcoming performance Heirloom. Part of Rubiks Collective's Towards Home, Heirloom is about capturing the relationships between mothers and daughters through music. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lee Galea on Filterphonic and Sexagenarian

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 14:18


Lee Galea is an award-winning Australian indie filmmaker. Known for films such as Monster Pies and The Neon Spectrum, and current director of queer TV series Single, Out, Lee's work has been shown all around the world. Zack joined Lee to talk about his latest film release, Filterphonic and Sexagenarian. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brandon Pape, artistic director at Antipodes Theatre Company

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 12:42


Zack and Ben joined Brandon Pape, artistic director at Antipodes Theatre Company, who talks about adapting the classic show Guys and Dolls. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITES: Daniel Picciotto, artist of Ghost Rider [Metro Comic Con 2023]

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 5:06


Comics artist Daniel Picciotto spoke to Zack about his time in the industry and the many stories he's worked on. Daniel is currently an artist on Marvel's Ghost Rider and previously worked on Phantom. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITES: Scott Wilson, creator of the Indigiverse [Metro Comic Con 2023]

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 11:27


Zack sat down with Scott Wilson at Metro Comic Con to talk about the Indigiverse: The oldest living cultures inspiring the newest living heroes. Scott talks about his own love of comics and the stories that inspired him to create the first Aboriginal superhero universe. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITES: Dr. Paul Mason, artist and writer for The Phantom [Metro Comic Con 2023]

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 13:27


Ben was joined by Dr. Paul Mason to talk about the Australian comics industry and his work on The Phantom. Paul talks about his history in the industry and what it's like working on such a popular character. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITES: Interview with Josh Staley

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 18:39


Zack sat down with conjurer Josh Staley to talk about his Melbourne Magic Festival shows, Quicker than the Eye and Up Late, Up Close. Josh gives a small peek into the world of magic and talks about what people can get out of learning to become a magician. You can find Josh Staley at joshstaley.com or Instagram @josh_staley You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Season 2 Finale - 1 July 2023

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 38:24


Join Zack for the final show of season 2! He goes into his year so far, talks going solo at the theatre, and ends off with a look into what's shaping up to be the years biggest pop-culture phenomenon: The war/relationship between Barbie and Oppenheimer. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Black Mirror & The Tony Awards - 24 June 2023

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 53:03


Zack and Ben hit your airwaves to talk what they've been watching this week, the hottest art in the city, and what they studied back in the day. Art Smitten contributor Ben Lamb also gives a recap and retrospective of this year's Tony Awards. Listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Music in Me [with Abigail Banister-Jones] - 17 June 2023

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 46:44


Zack is joined by Abigail Banister-Jones, theatre producer, writer, and performer who talks about the Antipodes Winter Lab. Abigail also gets quizzed on her musical theatre knowledge and the two explore classical re-tellings and adaptations. You can find Abigail @abi_ban_jo and the Antipodes Winter Lab @antipodesarts Listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITES: Interview with Michelle Chen

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 8:18


Zack and Ben join game designer Michelle Chen to talk about her upcoming exhibition Mini Melbourne. Part of the Immigration Museum's Culture Makers program, Mini Melbourne invites people to create a digital avatar to explore a virtual city and interact with others. You can find Michelle Chen's work at https://purplelilgirl.com/ and @itsmichellechen You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our Most Wanted Sequels - 10 June 2023

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 47:51


Ben tests Zack's movie knowledge and the pair discuss their most-wanted sequels. They're also joined by game designer Michelle Chen to talk about her upcoming exhibition, Mini Melbourne. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.