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The Art of... - Episode Guide

Season 1

Heartbreak

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2024

Heartbreak

We've all experienced heartbreak, whether romantic, platonic or the death of a loved one. Namila wonders when it comes to getting over heartbreak is the answer in art? Features Josh Thomas, Emma Donovan and Celeste Mountjoy.

Being Imperfect

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2024

Being Imperfect

Nobody's perfect, but can art help us accept our failures and shortcomings? Namila Benson asks powerhouse singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer, artists Yhonnie Scarce and Richard Lewer, and jazz musician Audrey Powne.

Masculinity

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2024

Masculinity

Join guest host Courtney Act as she explores what masculinity looks like today. She meets with metal superstar Winston McCall from Parkway Drive, artist Billy Bain, Dame Mary Beard and the cheeky collective Briefs Factory.

Sex

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2024

Sex

Join Namila Benson on a daring quest to explore why sex makes us uncomfortable. Featuring TV star and intimacy coordinator Michala Banas, artist Paul Yore, burlesque sensation Kitty Obsidian and ABC Classic's Vanessa Hughes.

Making a Difference

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2024

Making a Difference

Join Namila Benson as she meets mavericks making change around the world. Featuring five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo, singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards, drag queen fashionista Bimini and educator Joris Lechene.

Rage

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2024

Rage

Namila discovers rage can be a powerful motivator. Author Christos Tsiolkas, Archibald winner Del Kathryn Barton, comedian Nazeem Hussain and rapper Barkaa show how passion and fury paint a vivid picture of modern life.

Being Funny

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2024

Being Funny

Namila Benson faces her greatest fear... stand-up comedy! Namila chats with comedian Shaun Micallef, comic Zainab Johnson, classicist Mary Beard, father/son duo Dane and Bow Simpson and political satirist Badiucao.

Climate

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2024

Climate

Zoe Norton Lodge and Namila Benson want to know if art can help our climate. With OITNB star Yael Stone, artist Ghenoa Gela, sculptor Megan Cope's living eco solution and artist Jessie French's extraordinary "plastic".

Hair

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2024

Hair

From mullets to afros, Namila Benson wants to know why we're so obsessed with hair. She seeks answers with artist Patricia Piccinini, top model Duckie Thot, hair sculptor Zena Thiboult and at Mullet Fest.

Starting Over

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2024

Starting Over

How do we start over when life takes us back to square one? Guest host Osher Gunsberg seeks answers from ex-Wiggle Emma Watkins, AFL legend turned painter Gavin Wanganeen and comedian Sam Kissajukian.

Motherhood

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Aug 27, 2024

Motherhood

Namila explores how art can help us understand motherhood. Featuring artist Atong Atem, writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich of Camp Cope, Mother of the House Of Alexander Ella Ganza and Prof. Mary Beard.

Food

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2024 (35 min)

Food

Guest host Matt Preston wonders 'Can food be art'? For answers, he meets chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, chef Ben Shewry, glass artist Jenni Kemarre Martiniello and ventures to Indonesia to see an ancient cave painting.

Ageing

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2024 (35 min)

Ageing

Approaching a significant milestone birthday, podcaster and author, Yumi Stynes is seeking inspiration for her "next act". Instead of relaxing into old age and resting on her laurels, Yumi craves growth, expansion and wisdom.

Sport

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2024

Sport

Former Matilda Elise Kellond-Knight wonders if she can channel her sport obsession into an art obsession. To find out she visits surfer and painter Otis Hope Carey, AFL photographer Michael Willson and more.

Money

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2024

Money

Daniel Browning (RN's The Art Show) asks why we're uncomfortable discussing money, particularly when it comes to art. With artists Michael Zavros, Kay Abude, Richard Bell and Andrei Molodkin - who held hostage art worth $45m.

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