Sunday Arts Magazine

Curator Anita Kirpalani from the National Gallery of Victoria joins us to discuss Mercy, a major new exhibition by acclaimed Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson. Known for his expansive video installations, durational performance works and looping musical compositions, Kjartansson uses repetition, melancholy and humour to probe the emotional undercurrents of contemporary life. Mercy brings togethe...

Playwright Shane Woon joins us to explore Rabbit & Watson, his inventive new work premiering at Darebin Arts Speakeasy. Staged at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High Street, Northcote, and running 15–26 July , the play brings together Rabbit — a Chinese deity — and Watson, an AFL player, in an unexpected meeting that cracks open questions of masculinity, sporting culture and the comp...

Curator Sophie Prince from the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) joins us to unpack I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, a resonant group exhibition that reframes loneliness not as a private emotion but as one of the defining experiences of contemporary life. From social fragmentation to the quiet spaces where connection falters, Sophie guides us through the artists, ideas and curatorial threa...

In this episode, we catch up with Ruby Boukabou — journalist, author, tour guide, performer and photographer — for a lively phone interview about her new exhibition based on her book, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris which will be at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar at 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. Ruby shares stories of Parisian culture, romance, wanderlust and the art of guiding travellers through the...

Melbourne Arts Precinct curator Julia Murphy joins us to explore The Measured Garden, a new exhibition at the Ian Potter Museum of Art in Parkville that brings art, ecology and science into vivid conversation. Featuring works by Keg de Souza and Francis Camody, the exhibition examines how we measure, map and make meaning from the living world around us. The exhibition runs 10 July – 6 September. T...

Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews The Last Resort, The Invite, and First Light. The post Anne Murphy film reviews – July 5th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

The team chats with Miranda Hill, founder and artistic director of Homophonic!, a vibrant collective of chamber musicians and queer artists dedicated to showcasing new Australian music. Joining her is Niki Johnson, an acclaimed percussionist known for her boundary‑pushing performance practice and deep commitment to commissioning new work. They dive into the Homophonic Pride Prize — a groundbreakin...

The team chats with producer Andrew G about his latest show called Bring it On…the musical. It will be on at the National Theatre St Kilda from 11 to 26 July. Tickets at booktickets.com.au Andrew G (born Andrew Gyopar) is a Melbourne-based theatre producer, creative director, and promoter. He is the founder of AG Theatre and Theatrical Inc, and also hosts the industry podcast SHOWTIME with A...

In this episode, the team sits down with Mario Maccarone, co-owner of the iconic Mario’s Café, and Andrew Browne, renowned artist and curator of the exhibition 40 Artists 40 Years. Together, they explore the café’s deep roots in Fitzroy’s creative scene, the stories behind the new exhibition, and how four decades of art, culture, and community have shaped one of Melbourne’s most beloved neighbourh...

Ruth Oakley is the head of programming at the Monash Uni Performing Arts Centre She chats with the team about the Family Fiesta, a 4-day children’s festival that runs every year over the June-July school holiday. This year’s edition is on at the Monash Uni Clayton campus 1-4 July, and full program details are available at https://mpac.monash.edu/name – The post Ruth Oakley &#8211...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Mitchell — Artistic Director and Producer at Spiegel Haus — and Henry Fosters Purcell, a proud Narungga, Wotjobaluk and Barkindji creative, cultural producer and community advocate. Together, they’re shaping Ganawarra: Deep Winter Rooftop Gathering, a free NAIDOC Week celebration bringing music, art and community to the heart of Melbourne. They walk us throu...

In this episode, artists Dr Paola Balla and Rosie Kalina explore A Bit Thing, a deeply personal work in which art, family, culture, and daily life merge seamlessly. They discuss how the exhibition transforms the home into the exhibition space, inviting audiences to step inside an intimate, living environment. A Bit Thing is presented at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall until the 18th of July....

Humphrey Clegg, Director and CEO of Geelong Gallery, joins the team to discuss the Gallery’s current exhibition, Discovering the Impressionists. The exhibition explores the pivotal role of art dealer Paul Durand‑Ruel and uncovers the untold story behind the world’s most beloved art movement. On display until 11 October. The post Humphrey Clegg – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts...

Ruth Picker is the composer of the song Tailors. In this episode, Ruth joins the team to talk about her new single, Fall From Grace, featuring Canadian vocalist Liam Isaac. The post Ruth Picker – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

The team chats with Anna Cordingley set & costume designer for Victorian Opera’s The Coronation of Pooea, It’s on at Palais Theatre in St Kilda until 4 July. The post Anna Cordingley – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

The team chats with Xanthea O’Connor about the Next Chapter program at the Wheeler Centre. It’s a landmark writing programme which elevates untold stories & with 10 writers each winning $15,000.00, applications close 31 July. The post Xanthea O’Connor – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Ana Corbett is the producer & co-founder of the UPU Collective. The team speaks with Ana about the upcoming performance on the 4th of September as part of the inaugural Kindred People First Nations Festival at the Monash University performing arts centre. The post Ana Corbett – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews The Musicians, Toy Story 5, and Disclosure Day. The post Anne Murphy Movie Reviews – June 21st, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

This week’s episode is our special Radiothon edition, featuring four influential voices from across the arts — each reflecting on the role of art, community, and why Sunday Arts Magazine remains a vital platform for Australia’s creative sector. Joanna Murray‑Smith AM — Internationally acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, novelist, librettist and columnist. Myles Russell‑Cook — Artistic Director &am...

David chats with Dinno Dimitriadis, co-creator & director of House of Rot, starring Paul Capsis & Adam Noviello. This theatrical cabaret is playing in the Merlyn at Malthouse theatre from 18-20 June. The post Dinno Dimitriadis – June 7th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

David chats with Dax Carnay-Hanrahan about their show called MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune! FortyFive Downstairs. It will be on from 24 June to 5 July. The post Dax Carnay-Hanrahan – June 7th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

David chats with Renee Palmer, director & Christina Corrigan actor about the upcoming season of Between The Lines – The James Joyce/Groucho Marx Letters at fortyfivedownstairs. Running for five performances only, 17-21 June, the 2026 Bloomsday in Melbourne season is directed by Renee Palmer and features an ensemble of much-lauded local talent, including Seon Williams, Christina Costigan, Scott...

David chats with Gary Abrahams, Director of the Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s 2026 production of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Eurydice — a modern, poetic reimagining of the Orpheus myth — at fortyfivedownstairs, running until 14 June. The post Gary Abrahams – June 7th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews H is for Hawk, The North, & The Christophers. The post Anne Murphy Movie Reviews – June 7th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

The team chats with Andy & Kat about the Linocut Workshop, Pride Month. June is Pride Month! And they are running a special linocut workshop dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ Community. This workshop will focus on Stonewall and Resistance within the queer community over the years, and will provide a creative, interactive space for queer community members to express themselves through this technique. T...