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Sim Luttin speaks about bringing an exhibition to life on Vision Australia Radio

“There’s a lot of context and nuance being pulled through these works.” Arts Project Australia’s gallery manager and curator Sim Luttin recently spoke with host Chris Thompson on Vision Australia Radio about the current showing at the APA gallery: Material World. Listen from 23:30-37:00 to learn more about the process of...

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Material World Curatorial Insights | JOYFM

“Arts Project Australia is the artists’ space, it is there to explore who they are.” Listen to Jodie Kipps, co-curator with Peter Douglas of Material World, on JOYFM’S Sunday Arts Magazine. Kipps speaks on her background in visual arts and arts therapy, which led to her ongoing connection with Arts...

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Samraing Chea’s Mystery of Subject and Power of Enigma

4 x 4 drew to a close this past Sunday, concluding the solos of four of APA’s prolific studio artists. To round out the story of the show, APA spoke with both studio manager James McDonald and Samraing Chea about the undercurrents of Chea’s practice. Although presenting the most figurative...

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Who’s Afraid of Public Space? Think Tank #3 – Visibility and Accessibility

Listen now to the third conversation in ACCA’s Think Tank series as part of the forthcoming exhibition Who’s Afraid of Public Space? ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art) · Who’s Afraid of Public Space? Think Tank #3 – Visibility and Accessibility Presented in partnership with Art Projects Australia (APA), this...

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On and off the street: James MacSporran talks about his ever-developing art practice

Watch, listen or read this enlightening conversation with Arts Project Australia artist James MacSporran discussing the influence of Melbourne street art on his style and the ever-developing nature of his practice while also reflecting on his current solo exhibition. James MacSporran is an emerging artist working primarily in painting and...

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3 artworks in 3 minutes: Monica Lazzari’s favourite pieces in her solo ‘4 x 4’

In the following video, APA artist Monica Lazzari talks about her colourful and energetic artwork...

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Lisa Gorman on a Collaboration of Colour with Arts Project Australia

Lisa Gorman talks about the process of coming together and the resulting creative collaboration between Arts Project Australia and gorman.

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Christian Hansen paints from his heritage

Christian Hansen is an emerging artist with Australian and Romani cultural heritage. He works primarily with acrylic, gouache, pencil and pastel on paper and canvas to explore his interests in African and Romani culture. His work is symbolic and powerful, often depicting figures in traditional tribal dress as well as...

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The Natural Way Interview #3 – Daniel Richardson

For the exhibition The Natural Way — a show which focuses on the individual practices and thoughts of art creation — curator Elyss McCleary spoke with each artist about their process and practice. The following interview is with Daniel Richardson who creates collage works, replicating various images as well as his own image. Elyss...

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The Natural Way Interview #1 and #2 – Robin Warren & Danny Lyons

For the exhibition The Natural Way — a show which focusses on the individual practices and thoughts of art creation — curator Elyss McCleary spoke with each artist about their process and practice. The following interviews are with Robin Warren – whose gentle yet assured abstract works conjure explorations into colour and layered...

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Collector’s Corner #6 – Charlotte Day and Kirrily Hammond

– Collector’s Corner presents a series of conversations with avid art collectors, searching for the rich stories and ideas that are woven into their incredible (and enviable!) collections. The collectors we chat with show a boundless support of contemporary art, with their ever-growing enthusiasm entwined with the story and artists of Arts Project Australia. For Collector’s...

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Collector’s Corner #5 – Sassy Park

— Collector’s Corner presents a series of conversations with avid art collectors, searching for the rich stories and ideas that are woven into their incredible (and enviable!) collections. The collectors we chat with show a boundless support of contemporary art, with their ever-growing enthusiasm entwined with the story and artists of Arts Project Australia. For Collector’s...

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Collector’s Corner #4 – Ricky Swallow

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Artist Spotlight: Bronwyn Hack

Bronwyn Hack’s artwork hints toward melodrama, fictionalised scenes, tactile creations and bodily formations. In recent years her work has been characterised by an interest in animals (particularly wild and domestic dogs) and an avid preoccupation with bones, as well as the observable and hidden parts of the human body. Having...

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Collector’s Corner #2 – Abi Crompton

AA Collector’s Corner presents a series of conversations with avid art collectors, searching for the rich stories and ideas that are woven into their incredible (and enviable!) collections. The collectors we chat with show a boundless support of contemporary art, with their ever-growing enthusiasm entwined with the story and artists of Arts Project Australia. For our...

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Artist Spotlight: Bobby Kyriakopoulos

Bobby Kyriakopoulos is both a painter and digital artist whose work traverses the scenes of carnivals and public events, underwater and above-water landscapes, cultural appropriation and an interest in film scenes, particularly the blockbuster-heroic-male – which often contains anxious undertones. Figures such as Wonderwoman, historical persons and characters of action...

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The Natural Way Interview #3 – Daniel Richardson

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The Natural Way Interview #1 and #2 – Robin Warren & Danny Lyons

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Collector’s Corner #6 – Charlotte Day and Kirrily Hammond

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Collector’s Corner #5 – Sassy Park

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Collector’s Corner #4 – Ricky Swallow

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Artist Spotlight: Bronwyn Hack

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Collector’s Corner #2 – Abi Crompton

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Artist Spotlight: Bobby Kyriakopoulos

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