ACCA Podcast

Justin Shoulder In Conversation With Kate Ben-Tovim

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In advance of the live performance of 'Carrion: Episodes' at ACCA, as part of the exhibition, 'Feedback Loops' (7 December 2019 – 22 March 2020), ar...

Madison Bycroft in conversation with Miriam Kelly

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, recorded in association with ACCA’s exhibition 'Feedback Loops' (7 December 2019 – 22 March 2020), exhibiting artist Madison...

ACCADEMY 2019 Podcast | 'Haroon Mirza: The Construction of an Act'

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is part of of ACCA Education's 2019 ACCADEMY Program. During the last ACCADEMY workshop for 2019, participating students reflected on ACC...

Sahej Rahal: Artist Talk

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this floor talk, recorded in ACCA's galleries, exhibiting artist Sahej Rahal speaks about his installation of artificial intelligence and sculptura...

Defining Moments: Post-Object Act in Australia and NZ with Anne Marsh

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this lecture feminist art theorist and writer Professor Anne Marsh discusses the influential 1976 exhibition Australian & New Zealand Post-Object A...

The Psychology Of Sounds Forum

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Psychology of Sounds Forum Listen to our forum about the psychology of music and sound, moderated by psychiatrist, author and media commentator, ...

Defining Moments: Creating a space for the feminist collective with Janine Burke

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lecture by Janine Burke, Respondent: Helen Hughes In this lecture, art historian and curator Janine Burke reviews pivotal radical feminist interventi...

Chance Composition: Haroon Mirza and James Rushford in conversation

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chance Composition: Haroon Mirza and James Rushford in conversation Artist Haroon Mirza is joined by collaborator and composer James Rushford in a co...

Doubting Writing/Writing Doubt: Public Readings

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doubting Writing/Writing Doubt: Public Readings Developed in partnership with RMIT University non/fiction lab The Doubting Writing/Writing Doubt work...

Defining Moments: Sculpturescape 1975 at Mildura by Julie Ewington

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Almost Anything Goes: Sculpturescape 1975 at Mildura Lecture by Julie Ewington In the 1970s Mildura became an unlikely epicentre of contemporary expe...

Soft Touch: Brent Harris and Justin Clemens in conversation

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Soft Touch: Brent Harris and Justin Clemens in conversation Artist Brent Harris and academic, writer Justin Clemens discuss the role of vulnerability...

Writing & Concepts Chi Tran: Attention is a form of prayer

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

ACCA is pleased to host Chi Tran: Attention is a form of prayer as part of the 2019 WRITING & CONCEPTS program. A writer, artist and editor, Chi Tran...

Artist Talk: Bandits Live Comfortably in the Ruins by Sean Lynch

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bandits Live Comfortably in the Ruins by Sean Lynch Presented by the City of Melbourne Irish artist Sean Lynch visited Melbourne in August 2019 as pa...

Defining Moments: Clifton Hill Community Music Centre by David Chesworth

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clifton Hill Community Music Centre Lecture by David Chesworth. Respondent: Kelly Fliender The Clifton Hill Community Music Centre (CHCMC) was a liv...

On Being an Artist – Putting Yourself Out There

10 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This panel discussion was presented alongside ACCA's exhibition 'On Vulnerability and Doubt' (until 1 Sept 2019) and focussed on self-doubt, imposter ...

Defining Moments: Inhibodress: Multimedia interference by Peter Kennedy

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Inhibodress: Multimedia interference: Lecture by Peter Kennedy; Respondent: Sue Cramer Artist Peter Kennedy continues our lecture series on the game-...

Artist Talks: On Vulnerability and Doubt

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from exhibiting artists in On Vulnerability and Doubt: Join us in the galleries to hear exhibiting artists Cherine Fahd (Sydney), Archie Moore(Br...

Public Meeting: Comparative Monument

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This second 'Public Meeting' at ACCA features artist Tom Nicholson together with guest speakers Ryan Johnston, current Director of Buxton Contemporary...

Reflections on Public Sculpture and the Monument

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this public forum convened by ACCA Artist Educator Andrew Atchison, artists Emily Floyd, Kathy Temin and Trent Walter reflect on the monument and p...

Defining Moments: Object and Idea by Ian Milliss

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Object and Idea: Lecture by Ian Milliss National Gallery of Victoria Curator Brian Finemore saw the 1973 exhibition Object and Idea as a smaller conc...

Public Meeting: Gorge Photographs/Namatjira-Battarbee

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast you'll hear artist Tom Nicholson, ACCA Curator Hannah Presley and academic John Kean engage in an informal and open discussion in the ...

Defining Moments: The Papunya mural project by John Kean

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Digging for Honey Ants: The Papunya mural project Lecture by John Kean. Respondent: Hannah Presley The creation of murals at the Papunya School in 19...

Defining Moments: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Wrapped Coast by John Kaldor

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lecture by John Kaldor AO; Respondent: Rebecca Coates Described as ‘somewhere between a monument and an event’, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 'Wr...

On Truth and Trust

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This panel discussion, hosted during ACCA's exhibition 'The Theatre is Lying: The inaugural Macfarlane Commissions' asked what is so intimidating abou...

Anna Breckon & Nat Randall: Keynote Lecture

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney-based collaborators Anna Breckon and Nat Randall explore the intersection of live performance, video and film in a gallery context as they deep...

A World of One's Own: MeredithTurnbull

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does being a teacher affect your art practice? How can an artist successfully engage with an institution’s collection? How do we create our own ...

A World of One's Own: Rowan Oliver

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What roles can social politics and social media play in driving an art practice? What role do beauty and aesthetic boundaries play in art today? How c...

A World of One's Own: Megan Cope

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How important is it to connect with a place that is part of your history? What are your responsibilities to make work for ‘your people’ as well as...

A World of One's Own: Kate Just

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to make artwork with a social consciousness? How do we represent our politics through what we wear? Tai Snaith and Kate Just discu...

Writing in the Expanded Field: A Public Forum

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This event formed the public outcome of ACCA’s new writing program, Writing in the Expanded Field, alongside ACCA's exhibition Eva Rothschild: Kosmo...

Uncommon Knowledge: Larissa Hjorth

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a few years time, there will be more dead people than living people on Facebook. This lecture by Professor Larissa Hjorth explores how social media...

A World of One's Own: Lace Borders and Honey Highways with Stanislava Pinchuk

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make traces of suffering into visual poetry? How do we map emotional data? Tai Snaith and Stanislava Pinchuk talk about the different ways...

A World of One's Own: Spatial Memories with Esther Stewart

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How might an artwork be part of the language of interiors or functional design? How important is understanding scale and process? Tai Snaith and Esth...

Roundtable: Form Space Movement

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion focuses on the intersection of form, space and movement in contemporary practice, alongside ACCA’s exhibition 'Eva Rothschild: Kosmo...

Uncommon Knowledge: Eugenia Lim

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How does architecture shape identity? How do artists, architects, power-brokers, nation-states, immigrants and insurgents make and mark territory? In...

Uncommon Knowledge: Gabrielle de Vietri

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gabrielle de Vietri is an Australian-based artist with a concept-driven, socially-engaged collaborative practice. Her work has taken the form of pedag...

A World of One's Own: Portrait of a Bright Future with Atong Atem

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How important is it to make yourself and others visible? What can a photograph achieve, and what is the power of the photographer? Tai Snaith and Ato...

A World of One's Own: Invisible Forces of Powerful Women with Sanné Mestrom

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can we maintain a lightness of being using heavy materials? What is the role of a public artist and how is this changing? In this spirited conversati...

A World of One's Own: Agatha in Puzzling World with Agatha Gothe-Snape

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is Conceptual Art? How can we do away with Visual Litter? Tai Snaith and Agatha Gothe-Snape talk about the practice of deep thinking and the pr...

A World of One's Own: Stories of Fearless Women with Paola Balla

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can mockery and humour be used as a tool for survival? How do you write yourself into a history that has always favoured men? In this conversati...

A World of One's Own: Pansies, Moons and Chameleon Words with Laura Skerlj

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is a painting like a poem? How do we make our own rules when we are painting? In this conversation Tai Snaith and Laura Skerlj discuss their migrant ...

A World of One's Own: The Empathy Highway with Archie Barry

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can we share an experience without using words? What is it like to feel the push and pull of presence and hiding? Tai Snaith and Archie Barry cha...

A World of One's Own: The Same Sky with Lucreccia Quintanilla

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make Culture rather than Art? Is the sky a black velvet blanket? Tai Snaith's podcast series returns with 13 more conversations with mid-c...

Eva Rothschild: In conversation

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally acclaimed Irish-born, London-based artist Eva Rothschild discusses her new and recent sculptural works with Max Delany Artistic Direct...

Indigenous Art and Curatorial Practice: A Public Forum

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This forum considers the role of the curator in relation to Indigenous artists and communities, and address some of the challenges and recent trends i...

WRITING & CONCEPTS Eugenia Flynn: Beyond indifference, more than difference

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Diversity has become an increasingly popular concept, but what if we thought about diversity as more than the inclusion of difference? In this lecture...

Jenny Schlenzka: New Challenges for Performance Space New York

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Schlenzka, recently appointed Artistic Director of Performance Space New York, speaks about new challenges for Performance Space New York and fo...

Uncommon Knowledge: Peter Waples-Crowe

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Waples-Crowe on Sexuality and Aboriginal Community Health Work: In this lecture, Ngarigo queer artist Peter Waples-Crowe discusses how Aborigin...

Uncle Jack Charles – Dhumba Narbethong

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Jack Charles speaks about his work in prisons and with the community, and sings 'Son of Mine' a poem by Oodgeroo Noonuccal put to music by Uncle...

Songs by Black Elvis (Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie)

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Black Elvis (Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie)performs at the fire for Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 8 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytel...

Robert Fielding – Dhumba Narbethong

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Fielding talks about fire at Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 7 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the f...

Story by Vicki Couzens

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Story by Vicki Couzens. This is track 6 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Reco...

Know Who You Are by Robbie Bundle – Dhumba Narbethong

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Bundle performs his song 'Know Who You Are'. Introduced by Uncle Larry Walsh. This is track 5 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of stor...

Story By Uncle Larry Walsh

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Story by Uncle Larry Walsh. This is track 4 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. ...

Uncle Larry Wash And Vicki Couzens – Dhumba Narbethong

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction by Uncle Larry Walsh and Vicki Couzens. This is track 3 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fir...

Jason Tamiru – Dhumba Narbethong

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Tamiru introduction to Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 2 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in ...

Dhumba Narbethong – Welcome To Country N'arweet Carolyn Briggs

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Country by N'arweet Carolyn Briggs, Boon Wurrung Elder and Director, Boon Wurrung Foundation. This is track 1 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, ...

Kaylene Whiskey – Artist Talks A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, SA, talk about her new series 'Seven Sistas' 2018 commissioned ...

Vincent Namatjira – Artist Talks A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Western Arrernte artist Vincent Namatjira from Indulkana on the APY Lands, SA, talk about his new work 'Welcome to Indulkana' 2018 commissioned b...

Robert Fielding – Artist Talks A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Western Aranda and Yankunytjatjara artist Robert Fielding from Mimili community on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, talk ab...

Benita Clements and Mervyn Rubuntja Artist Talks – A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Western Arrernte artist Mervyn Rubuntja represented by Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Arts Centre with exhibiting artist Benita Clements speaks about the wa...

Johnathan Jones – Artist Talks A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Sydney-based Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones speak about his new work 'untitled (gidyirriga)' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Ligh...

Curator Hannah Presley – Artist Talks, A Lightness of Spirit

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the introduction to ACCA's exhibition 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness' from curator Hannah Presley. Recorded on Saturday 7 J...

Uncommon Knowledge: Fiona Hall

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona Hall on Global Politics, Brexit and the EU: One of Australia’s best known contemporary artists, Fiona Hall is best known for extraordinary wor...

Uncommon Knowledge: Ronnie van Hout

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Master of slapstick existentialism, Ronnie van Hout’s large scale sculptures, installations and photographs tread the line between humour and the ma...

Uncommon Knowledge: Bill Henson

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

'Bill Henson: The Wilderness Within: The body as the last frontier' This talk by internationally renowned photographer Bill Henson launched ACCA’s...

Mexico City on film: the actor, the protagonist

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In cinema, Mexico City could be seen as a protagonist in its own right. As a central subject of many films, it has been given various roles throughout...

ART+FILM Diego Ramirez: Towards the Umbral

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This event included a screening of works by Melbourne-based Mexican artist Diego Ramirez followed by a conversation between Ramirez and Anabelle Lacro...

Masterclass: Chris Sharp on Curating

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Guest curator, Chris Sharp discusses the curatorial process developing and realising 'Dwelling Poetically: Mexico City, a case study' at ACCA (21 Apri...

The Stella Prize: Heather Rose in conversation with Dr Natasha Cica

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation between 2017 winner of The Stella Prize Heather Rose and Dr Natasha Cica, with an Introduction from Executive Director and Co-Founder, ...

Pathways To Politics: In conversation with Laura Tingle

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation between Chief Political Correspondent, 7:30, ABC Laura Tingle and Chair of Trawalla Foundation and Pathways to Politics Advisory Commit...

In conversation with Professor Cordelia Fine

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation between academic psychologist Professor Cordelia Fine and Chair, Trawalla Foundation; Founding Chair, Women's Leadership Institute of A...

Learning From Each Other — A leadership and professional development seminar

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As part of ACCA's exhibition 'Unfinished Business: Perspectives on art and feminism', ACCA presents Learning From Each Other, a special leadership and...

Isms: Feminist art and editorial histories

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth and final symposium in ACCA's Symposium Series 'Unfinished Conversations'. Convened by Vikki McInnes with guest speakers Janine Bur...

Don’t tell me to smile: Blak feminism and intersectionality

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third symposium in ACCA's 'Unfinished Conversations' symposium series. Chaired by Wemba-Wemba and Gunditjmara artist, curator, academic an...

Next Gen(der)

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Next Gen(der) is the second symposium in ACCA's 'Unfinished Conversations' symposium series. This conversation invites young people to take over ACCA ...

We Wont Be Silenced Women* In And Of The Media

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How are women, non-binary and gender diverse people represented in the media? What are the alternatives? Presented at MPavilion, this symposium explor...

A World Of One's Own: Making dreams come true — Maree Clarke

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making dreams come true: A conversation with visual artist Maree Clarke How important is it to visualise your work coming to life? How well do you k...

A World Of One's Own: Stepping into the Circle — Rachel Nolan

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stepping into the Circle: A conversation with Rachel Nolan How does design incorporate memory and materiality? What would our built environment be ...

A World Of One's Own: Wild Thing — Jenny Watson

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Thing: A conversation with artist Jenny Watson. What does it mean to be an 'Aussie Artist'? What is wildness and how do we allow it space to ...

A World Of One's Own: Painting Yourself out of the Dark — Diena Georgetti

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Painting Yourself out of the Dark: A conversation with painter Diena Georgetti. What is it like to live with a mental illness and make art? How im...

A World of One's Own: Natural Woman — Patricia Piccinini

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Natural Woman: A conversation with Patricia Piccinini How do we use work to explore ideas of motherhood and morality? Tai and Patricia discuss what ...

A World of One's Own: Big Horizons — Sally Smart

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Big Horizons: A conversation with visual artist Sally Smart How do our gestures and bodies become part of our work? And how is the act of cutting a f...

A World of One's Own: Control / Escape — Shelley Lasica

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Control / Escape: A conversation with dancer and choreographer Shelley Lasica How and what do you present to an audience? Where does the line between...

A World of One's Own: Tempering Tenacity — Lou Hubbard

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tempering Tenacity: A conversation with visual artist Lou Hubbard How can we find our true methodology and maintain a healthy obsession? Tai and Lou...

A World of One's Own: Her Life in The Nude — Maude Davey

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Her Life in The Nude: A conversation with performer and director Maude Davey How can we be open and honest and take risks, but still feel safe? Tai ...

A World of One's Own: Non Binary Futures — Tonié Field

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Non Binary Futures: A conversation with guitarist Tonié Field Don’t put me in a box! How can we celebrate and encourage fluidity? Tai and Tonié ...

A World of One's Own: Dark Laughs — Claire Lambe

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dark Laughs: A conversation with sculptor Claire Lambe How do we dig up dark memories from our past and make them funny? Tai and Claire share a live...

A World of One's Own: Window to the Inside — Katherine Hattam

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Window to the Inside: A conversation with painter Katherine Hattam How do we access our True Selves? Tai and Katherine discuss how making and depic...

A World of One's Own: World Weaver — Chaco Kato

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

World Weaver: A conversation with visual artist Chaco Kato How do we fit into the art world? Can we create our own world? Tai and Chaco explore ideas...

Forerunner: Unfinished Business

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a prelude to ACCA’s major exhibition, 'Unfinished Business: Perspectives on art and feminism' (15 Dec 2017 – 25 March 2018), this panel discuss...

Danny Butt Book Launch: Artistic Research in the Future Academy

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An open discussion with Danny Butt, Professor Nikos Papastergiadis, Professor Barbara Bolt and Professor Ashok Mathur discussing the state of artistic...

Cities Of Architecture: Guadalajara with Diego Ramírez-Lovering

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Diego Ramírez-Lovering, Deputy Dean and Associate Dean (Engagement) MADA and Co-founding Managing Director of Monash Architecture Studio (MAS) explor...

Cities Of Architecture: Isfahan with Justine Clark & Maryam Gusheh

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justine Clark, Editor, writer and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne and Maryam Gusheh, Director of Architecture at The Un...

Future Forum: Communication with Erik Jensen

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Founding editor of The Saturday Paper, Erik Jensen discusses the pluses and minuses of digital technologies and presents the current state of traditio...

ALL CONFERENCE: Artists’ labour and the speculation economy

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted within the common space of Céline Condorelli’s installation, this discussion responds to expanded notions of organised labour in the arts, w...

Public Art and the City

03 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

'Public Art and the City: creating meaning by disrupting the everyday and enhancing the human experience' is a discussion about building relationships...

Open Spatial Workshop (OSW) WRITING & CONCEPTS

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Open Spatial Workshop (OSW) – a collaborative art group comprising Bianca Hester, Terri Bird and Scott Mitchell – delivers a WRITING & CONCEPTS ...

Future Forum: Work with Katrina Sedgwick

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Future Forum ACMI Director Katrina Sedgwick discusses the future of workplaces for humans and non-humans; including the origins of ACMI X, a 6...

Cities of Architecture: Barcelona with Mark Burry

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Burry, Executive Architect and Researcher at the Sagrada Familia Basilica, Barcelona & Professor of Urban Futures at the Melbourne School of Desi...