National Museum of Australia – Audio on demand program
Summary: The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.
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Podcasts:
Historian Michael McKernan celebrates the life and work of much admired political cartoonist and Canberra identity Geoff Pryor, who retired after three decades with The Canberra Times.
Historian Adele discusses cookbooks as historial resources, drawing on the National Museum's collection in her time as a Visiting Fellow with the Museum's Centre for Historical Research.
The AE Smith string quartet held by the National Museum is outlined by conservator Robin Tait. She also discusses the conservation strategy of display and occasional use for functional museum objects.
Writer, lawyer and former science minister Barry Jones opens the Charles Darwin exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.
Renowned art collector Janet Holmes à Court discusses the deeply moving work of Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye with National Museum curator Margo Neale.
Writer, lawyer and former science minister Barry Jones opens the Charles Darwin exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.
Historian Adele discusses cookbooks as historial resources, drawing on the National Museum’s collection in her time as a Visiting Fellow with the Museum’s Centre for Historical Research.
Curator Martha Sear examines the evolution of the National Museum's Australian Journeys gallery. She provides a comprehensive overview of the stories and the objects in this gallery, which looks at Australia's connections to the world over time.
ABC journalist Virginia Trioli discusses the work of artist Emily Kngwarreye with Sydney Morning Herald art critic John McDonald and National Museum curator Margo Neale. Does Emily's work compare with modernism? Is it considered abstract expressionist?
Environmental historian Libby Robin talks about the uses of environmental history in museums in Australia and New Zealand as a bridge between the traditions of natural and social history.
ABC journalist Virginia Trioli discusses the work of artist Emily Kngwarreye with Sydney Morning Herald art critic John McDonald and National Museum curator Margo Neale. Does Emily’s work compare with modernism? Is it considered abstract expressionist?
Irish archaeologist Michael Gibbons talks about the history and archaeology of Killeany Harbour, Inis Mor on Aran Island off the coast of Ireland, as part of a broader survey of Irish antiquities.
The story of one Australian platoon involved in the 1918 battle of Mont St Quentin, as told by historian Peter Stanley, who follows the 12 men throughout their lives.
Historian Ann McGrath discusses paintings as agents of history, bringing history into the present. She looks at the work of Emily Kame Kngwarreye to investigate how paintings tell different stories depending on where they are presented.
Chrischona Schmidt examines Emily Kame Kngwarreye's role as painter in the community of Utopia and Gwen Horsfield looks at Australia's participation at the Venice Biennale 1978-2007, where Emily was one of the featured Australian artists.
