ACCA Podcast

Jenny Schlenzka, recently appointed Artistic Director of Performance Space New York, speaks about new challenges for Performance Space New York and focus on the new direction she is bringing to the organisation, and reflect upon new developments and challenges curating and exhibiting performance art. This keynote lecture is presented as part of MEL&NYC, a citywide cultural festival celebrating all...

Peter Waples-Crowe on Sexuality and Aboriginal Community Health Work: In this lecture, Ngarigo queer artist Peter Waples-Crowe discusses how Aboriginal community health work has influenced his art and sense of identity. This talk was recorded at ACCA on Monday 16 July 2018 Further information: https://acca.melbourne/program/uncommon-knowledge-peter-waples-crowe-on-sexuality-and-aboriginal-communit...

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 Jack Charles. This is track 9 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name...

Black Elvis (Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie)performs at the fire for Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 8 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Prog...

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 fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous L...

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. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Vict...

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 storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of...

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. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program,...

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 fire in the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Lang...

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 the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages...

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, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possib...

Hear Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, SA, talk about her new series 'Seven Sistas' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenti...

Hear Western Arrernte artist Vincent Namatjira from Indulkana on the APY Lands, SA, talk about his new work 'Welcome to Indulkana' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presentin...

Hear Western Aranda and Yankunytjatjara artist Robert Fielding from Mimili community on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, talk about his new work photographic, video and installation works commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages a...

Western Arrernte artist Mervyn Rubuntja represented by Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Arts Centre with exhibiting artist Benita Clements speaks about the watercolour landscape painting tradition of Ntaria/Hermannsburg. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting...

Hear Sydney-based Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones speak about his new work 'untitled (gidyirriga)' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness.' Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative...

Hear the introduction to ACCA's exhibition 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness' from curator Hannah Presley. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https...

Fiona Hall on Global Politics, Brexit and the EU: One of Australia’s best known contemporary artists, Fiona Hall is best known for extraordinary works that transform commonplace materials into vital organic forms with both contemporary and historical resonances. In this lecture, Hall discusses the climate of disunity and conflicts within the European Union, Brexit and conflicting ideas for society...

Master of slapstick existentialism, Ronnie van Hout’s large scale sculptures, installations and photographs tread the line between humour and the macabre. In this lecture Ronnie van Hout discusses his lifelong interest in UFOs: exploring the truth behind flying saucers, alien abductions, and the future of planet earth in relation to art and feeling special. Presented as part of ACCA's 2018 Lecture...

'Bill Henson: The Wilderness Within: The body as the last frontier' This talk by internationally renowned photographer Bill Henson launched ACCA’s 2018 lecture series, 'Uncommon knowledge: artists on their special interests', presented by Abercrombie & Kent. In this talk, Bill Henson explores his lifelong fascination with the human figure and the tension between representation, voyeurism, the gaze...

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 the history of cinema. In this lecture, Mexican-born, Melbourne-based film scholars Antonio González and César Albarrán-Torres explore the evolution of urban space and how it has been portrayed by a myriad of Mexican filmmakers, as well as by intern...

This event included a screening of works by Melbourne-based Mexican artist Diego Ramirez followed by a conversation between Ramirez and Anabelle Lacroix, ACCA’s Curator of Public Programs at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square, Melbourne. The screening included My superstar (2015), aXolotl’s Happiness (2014) and Postcard eXotica (2016). This event is presented in...

Guest curator, Chris Sharp discusses the curatorial process developing and realising 'Dwelling Poetically: Mexico City, a case study' at ACCA (21 April–24 June 2018). Chris reflects more generally on the subject of curating, and in relation to his curatorial projects and co-direction of Lulu, a project space in Mexico City. ABOUT CHRIS SHARP: Chris Sharp is a writer and independent curator current...

A conversation between 2017 winner of The Stella Prize Heather Rose and Dr Natasha Cica, with an Introduction from Executive Director and Co-Founder, The Stella Prize Aviva Tuffield. This event is presented by The Stella Prize with the Trawalla Foundation and hosted by ACCA in the gallery during the 2017–18 exhibition 'Unfinished Business: Perspectives on art and feminism'. Heather Rose is the Aus...

A conversation between Chief Political Correspondent, 7:30, ABC Laura Tingle and Chair of Trawalla Foundation and Pathways to Politics Advisory Committee member Carol Schwartz. This event is presented by The University of Melbourne, School of Government for the Pathways to Politics Program for Women with the Trawalla Foundation and hosted by ACCA in the gallery during the 2017–18 exhibition 'Unfin...