Podcast appearances and mentions of sydney arts

Multi-disciplinary artists David Capra and Abdul Abdullah return to Canvas in this reunion episode. They chat about what they've been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic, graduating from the 'art school fantasy' and reconciling the intimate and commercial aspects of creating work. Abdul shares his formative experiences of art education and the influence of politics and identity on his practice. Works mentioned: https://tvfh.artgallery.wa.gov.au/artist/abdul-abdullah/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ayeesha Ash chats with Jazz Money, an award-winning poet and artist of Wiradjuri heritage. Jazz discusses the challenge of balancing poetry as a medium for self expression and vulnerability with using her voice for activism and shares what she's been working on, including her recently released debut collection of poetry 'how to make a basket'. Works mentioned: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/how-to-make-a-basket https://www.dreamysleep.com.au/stories/bilabang https://www.maas.museum/event/eucalyptusdom/ https://fremantlebiennale.com.au/project/these-words-will-remain/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Randwick City Council, the inaugural Puppet Festival, 2020 is celebrarting the niche world of the handcrafted with a picnic in the park and a series of collaborative workshops. Thursday Drive’s Gemma Purvey spoke to Kay Yasugi from Pupperoos, one of the events on the weekend to find out more.

Think arts writing has nothing in common with lasagne? Think again! Sydney-based arts writer and arts worker Soo-Min Shim explains all. Check out Desire Lines as mentioned by Soo-Min. Plus, catch Ecologies of Being at Kudos Gallery from July 2.

On today's episode of Canvas, we chat with Kaldor Projects NYC based artist Asad Raza about his methods of cultivating care in the everyday. Then we chat with cermacist, and western Sydney art throb Ramesh Mario Nithiyendren about human hair, giant dicks, and masculinity in his latest exhibition Creator at Casula Powerhouse Art Centre.   

This week on Canvas we hear from artists and practitioners whose current work is inspired by ancient tales, proverbs, and narratives. Up first, is artist Angela Tiatia, whose most recent video work Narcissus reframes the Greek tale of desire, exuberance, and beauty within a local Sydney arts context. Then we hear from curator Naomi Segal and artist Connor Xia, as they discuss Peach Blossom Spring an exhibition showing at Firstdraft Gallery, that explores the Yuanming tale of the same name as a metaphor for Chinese Diaspora. We chat about Han Chinese identity, the reality of erasure for those living in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of ChinaGuest Music Curator: Makeda

This episode of Canvas is hosted by guest presenter Nanette Orly, and tackles the importance of curatorial care with fellow curators of colour Sebastian Henry Jones and Talia Smith. We play audio snippets of British artist, writer and curator Zarina Muhammad taken from The White Pube's article The Problem with Diaspora Art, lament over diversity KPIs and discuss the problematics of public programming across Sydney. It's a really good episode. Trust us. 

For International Trans Day of Visibility, we discuss hypervisibility, and accessibility in the arts! On this episode of Canvas David Capra and Sabella D'Souza chat with artist, and board director of Firstdarft Ohni Blu about their tattoos, their identity, and how to advocate for accessible spaces. Then we hear an interview with Archie Barry, a Melbourne based artist who recently co-authored Clear Expectations: a guideline for institutions, galleries and curators working with Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse people. 

This week on Canvas, Sabella D'Souza and David Capra continue coverage of The National with the Museum of Contemporary Art. We chat with curator Anna Davis and artist Tina Havelock Stevens about their upcoming projects. Then Artist Marilyn Schneider informs us that there are in fact, "no neutral fonts" with her current exhibition Disappear Here showing at Verge Gallery. 

On today's episode of Canvas Sabella D'Souza discusses Eugene Yiu Nam Cheung's Running Dog article The Canonisation of Quilty. Then we sit down with Sydney based painter Gemma Smith to talk about her milestone exhibition Rhythm Sequence at UNSW Galleries, along with the importance of art schools, and the passing of practical knowledge. Then we sit down with Curator Isobel Parker Phillip, and artist Izabela Pluta to chat about their work for The National, and their personal histories with photography.      Guest Music Curator: Jan Terri

We hear a sneak preview of The Third Ear Podcast as Jess Oliveri and Frances Barrett discuss queer listening with podcast hosts Kate Britton and Hayley Forward. We hear sound art and music from queer Western Sydney based artists Samia Sayed, Emily Crocker, Enoch Mailangi, Kilia Tipa, and Brian Fuata.

This is a powerful week on Canvas, join David Capra and Sabella D'Souza as they sit down with boss women of colour Dr Mikala Tai and Adelaide Bannerman to talk about sharing knowledge and building friendships through an international exchange programme organised by Diversity Arts Australia and the British Council called INTERSECT. Then we share a special moment with Tongan LGBTIQ activist Joleen Mataele, as we talk about her feature in the upcoming Queer Screens Mardis Gras Film Festival in Leitis in Waiting. Guest Music Curator: Jan Terri

Canvas is back for 2019 with chats about the aftermath of technology on art, longing through curation, and the plight of Britney Spears. David Capra and Sabella D'Souza catch you up on their whereabouts for the last 2 months before diving into the deep end with co-curator Stella McDonald, and artist Akil Ahamat about 'After Technology' their upcoming exhibition at UTS Gallery. Then its onto curator Sebastian Henry Jones and artist JD Reforma as they discuss strategies of communication at their February Firstdraft show 'do you know this feeling?'.  Guest Music Curator: Jan Terri