Professor Geraint Lewis continues with Part 5 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and this episode, entitled “The Future of the Quantum Cosmos” examines the divide between quantum mechanics and astrophysics and the search to enmesh the two theories. My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Ruth Wilson, making a most welcome return […]
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Archibald Prize exhibition + Benched @ DTC
The Archibald Prize is on again and with the winners of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes announced on Friday the 13th, the exhibition is open now at the Art Gallery of NSW. Curator Anne Ryan chats to Arts Wednesday about the judging process, the annual controversy and of course the art. This year sees […]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year + Victoria Lovecchio (visual artist)
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the most prestigious competitions for Wildlife Photographers. Developed and produced annually by the National History Museum of London, the finalists are now on display at the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Events Coordinator, Nicole Dahlberg, chats to Arts Wednesday about the exhibition that is on […]
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VIP Screening of BIGGER THAN US at Randwick Ritz Cinema
BIGGER THAN US, an inspiring documentary about seven young campaigners from around the glove working towards a better future. When Melati Wijsen was just 12, she led her first successful campaign: her home island of Bali said “bye bye” to plastic bags forever. At 18, she’s on a mission to connect with her tribe: […]
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Arts Wednesday 27 April 2022
We continue, at about 10:40, with Part 4 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and this week, Professor Geraint Lewis talks about the Quantum of Cosmos Future, postulating what will happen to our universe in trillions of years time. Sadly, it’s still a pretty bleak picture! My special guest at 11:00am is Chris Bonnor, […]
Aust. Signals Directorate turns 75 + James Ellazi’s new play
The Australian Signals directorate is the oldest intelligence agency in Australia. To mark its 75th anniversary the National Museum of Australia is holding an exhibition in Canberra entitled Decoded. Paul talks to curator Libby Stewart about how the exhibition came together and how the museum dealt with such a sensitive and secret topic. The exhibition […]
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THIS CULTURAL LIFE 14 April 2022
This Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers the focus is on performance and the visual arts. First up met artist Richard Rosebery who returned to painting after a successful career in business and marketing and gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The National Art School. During 2016/17 he undertook a major commission […]
Bondi Pavilion update + NFTs explained
Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, gives us an update on the progress of the Bondi Pavilion renovations. Excitement is really building with an anticipated completion of works and grand opening scheduled for this August. With new art and performance spaces there are many opportunities for local artists in the refreshed complex. Expect 2 music studios, a […]
Arts Wednesday 30 March 2022
Professor Geraint Lewis returns with Part 3 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and in this episode he talks about the quantum of cosmos present. Following on from the birth of our stars in Part 2, Geraint takes us further into the history of stars, including our own sun and their journey to extinction. […]
Tom Gannon – young ballet dancer on the rise
Tom Gannon knew at the age of three that he was born to dance. His story is one of a lifetime of dedication, training, passion and commitment. He has just been nominated for the Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards at a very young age. His career is about to take off. At 14 he moved […]
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Jammin’ Friday, giveaway passes for French Film Festival and an evening with Angus Martin
Bonjour ou Bonsoir, Hello Beautiful souls of Sydney and the world! I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Phillip James from Jammin Monday who filled in for me last week whilst I was enjoying 4 days of amazing music at WOMADElaide. If you’ve missed Friday’s 11th of March […]
Arts Wednesday 16 March 2022
Professor Geraint Lewis joins us in the first half hour with Part 2 of The Quantum to the Cosmos and in this episode, the topic is the quantum of the cosmos past. Starting with Einstein, he explores the varying views of how it all began. My special guests at 11:00 am are Ed Lippmann, who […]