Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 

In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the Newcastle Art Gallery to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.

Our first series will include conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais.

Enjoy the Gallery's inaugural summer listening program weekly from Wednesday 4 January 2023.

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In our first episode, we speak with one of Australia's foremost abstract painters Virginia Cuppaidge.

This conversation traverses Virginia's time in New York, her relationship to Feminism, and her changing identity as an Australian artist who spent much of her career overseas.

To view Virginia's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023. 

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery 
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi 
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations 
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio 

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In our second episode, we speak with celebrated Torres Strait Islander artist and curator Brian Robinson. 

This conversation explores some of the major milestones in Brian's career including creating an Australian landmark, designing 'The Parade Track' for the Commonwealth Games in 2018, and his development of a printmaking style that combines traditional cultural motifs and pop culture characters. 

To view Brian's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023. 

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery 
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi 
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations 
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.