NGA Art Talks

• Christmas Special: Trent Parke and Narelle Autio

  In this episode of NGA Art Talks, Anne O’Hehir, Curator of Photography at the Gallery, speaks to Trent Parke and Narelle Autio, two of Australia’s most lauded contemporary photographers. Recorded in front of a live audience as part of the National Gallery’s Friday Art Talks program, the pair reflect on family, collaboration, and the time in their lives that created the series, The Christmas tree bucket. Trent Parke was born and raised in Mulubinba/Newcastle, New South Wales. He started taking pictures at age 12, using his mother’s Pentax Spotmatic and the family laundry as a darkroom. He began his career as a press photojournalist and, in 2007, became the first Australian to become a full member of Magnum Photos. Narelle Autio was born and raised in Tarntanya/Adelaide and is one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary photographers, known for her explorations of landscape, leisure and family life through richly coloured, immersive images. Trent Parke: The Christmas tree bucket is on display at the National Gallery until 6 September 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Angela Goddard on Estelle Creed

  In this episode of NGA Art Talks, Angela Goddard, writer, curator and Director of the Griffith University Art Museum, discusses the forgotten modern artist, Estelle 'Stella' Creed.Born in Gaba Gaba/Rockhampton in 1904, Estelle Creed left central Queensland for Gadigal Nura/Sydney, then to Paris and rural France to follow her ambitions to explore and learn from cutting edge artists. As a student of Anne Dangar, André Lhote and Albert Gleizes, Creed found herself immersed in a world that challenged artistic norms, fostering a bold and experimental approach to her work.In this talk, recorded in front of a live audience as part of the National Gallery’s Friday Art Talks program, Goddard shares how her research led her to unearthing Creed’s archive of surviving works and letters, and how expatriate Australian artists, especially women, were taught and influenced by modern artists in Europe in the late 1920s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists’ Artists: Aretha Brown

  Aretha Brown is a young, queer, Blak artist. Her multidisciplinary practice is grounded in truth-telling and celebrates First Nations history, knowledge and empowerment. In 2019, Brown founded the **Kiss My Art Collective that champions young women and non-binary artists to create large-scale public murals. To date, **Kiss My Art Collective has completed more than 65 murals throughout Australia and internationally. Brown is also recognised for her graphic imagery and merchandise range including DECOLONISE YOUR SELF! Conversation Cards For The Thoughtful Ally that seek to foster awareness and real change through conversation and self- Reflection. Brown’s work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Yhonnie Scarce, Kokatha/Nukunu/Mirning peoples, Glass Bomb (Blue Danube) Series I 2015, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2016, © Courtesy of the artist & THIS IS NO FANTASYReg Mombassa, Mambo Graphics, More a part of the landscape than a pair of trousers c 1985, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Mambo Graphics, Sydney 1989, © Reg MombassaTony Albert, Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples, and Vincent Namatjira, Western Aranda people, Australia's most wanted 2018, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2019, © Tony Albert/Copyright AgencyDiego Rivera, Sueño 1932, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Series Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists' Artists: Dylan Mooney

  Dylan Mooney shares stories of resilience, connection and love in his highly colourful and decorated portraits of First Nations peoples. Legally blind, Mooney works primarily with digital technology, backlit screens enable him to create complex images that can be reproduced on paper, canvas or multi-story buildings. His images are informed by community stories, current affairs and share a deep optimism and pride. An early career artist, Mooney’s works are held in public collections and have been widely exhibited and illustrated, including on the cover of Rolling Stone Australia magazine. Mooney’s work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Kaylene Whiskey, Yankunytjatjara people, Visitors to Iwantja Arts 2022, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2023, © Kaylene Whiskey/ Copyright AgencyMirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, Kaiadilt people, Outside Dibirdibi 2008, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired with the Founding Donors 2009 Fund, © Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda (Sally Gabori)/Copyright AgencyKen Thaiday Snr., Meriam Mer people, Whoumerr, frigate bird; dance mask 1991, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Kara Walker, Testimony: Narrative of a Negress Burdened by Good Intentions 2004, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2021, © Kara WalkerSeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists' Artists: Thea Anamara Perkins

  Thea Anamara Perkins’ paintings are imbued with strength, warmth and quiet determination. Family members and the artist’s Arrernte homeland are recurring subjects, often drawn from Perkin’s familial archives that include prominent fighters for social justice and First Peoples’ rights. An early career artist, Perkins has exhibited since 2018, and her paintings are held in numerous public collections including the National Portrait Gallery. Perkins’ work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Gordon Bennett, Poet 1994, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired 1995, Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 1995, © The Estate of Gordon BennettMichael Riley, Untitled from the series Sacrifice [palms with stigmata]1992-93, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased with the assistance of the KODAK (Australasia) PTY LTD Fund 1993, Reproduced courtesy of the Michael Riley Foundation/Copyright AgencyEmily Kam Kngwarray, Anmatyerr people, Alhalker - my Country1992, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired 2022 Emily Kam Kngwarray, Anmatyerr people, Untitled (batik) 1981, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased in 2023 in celebration of the National Gallery of Australia's 40th anniversary 2022, © Emily Kam Kngwarray/Copyright AgencySeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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