Namila Benson
Self - Host
Art Works (2021)
Season 3
With in-studio segments, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, playful explainers and deep-dive field reports from locations across Australia, this docuseries puts the spotlight on creativity as an overlooked but inherent part of our everyday lives.
Released May 5, 2021
Episode 28 min
None+
S3E1 - WorldPride, Adelaide & Perth Festivals
It's festival season! We catch everything from contemporary dance in Perth to Indigenous protest songs in Adelaide; from acrobatic Greek myths and puppets in Sydney to queer Australian elders on stage for WorldPride.
March 12, 2023, midnight
S3E2 - Sydney Modern, Thea Perkins, The Oscars
Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan reflect on their work for the AGNSW building; Thea Perkins returns to Arrernte Country ahead of her Carriageworks commission; Lisa Skerrett chats all things Oscars with Kate Jinx and Jamie Tram.
March 19, 2023, midnight
S3E3 - Across the Regions: Hobart to Karratha
We see Women of Troy at Hobart's Ten Days on the Island festival; visit Burrup Peninsula's ancient petroglyphs with Perun Bonser; meet Sammy Hawker on the South Coast; and head to Hanging Rock with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
March 26, 2023, midnight
S3E4 - The Artist, Rose Riebl, Dr Jamin, WOMAD
Thom Monckton's The Artist struggles to find his paintbrush; pianist Rose Riebl talks Icelandic influences; we meet Hobart street artist Jamin; and inflatable dancers take over Adelaide's Botanic Gardens as part of WOMAD.
April 2, 2023, midnight
S3E5 - Lucy Guerin, The Sheep Song, Comedy Talk
Choreographer Lucy Guerin reflects on 20 years in NEWRETRO; sheep aspire to be human at Adelaide Festival; we meet sculptor Matt Sloane; and we talk comedy and diversity with Aurelia St Clair, Sashi Perera and Jason Tamiru.
April 9, 2023, midnight
S3E6 - HOTA, Rel Pham, Mia Salsjo, Jason Lim
Namila checks out Melbourne Now and meets artist Rel Pham; we head to HOTA for Pop Masters; translate architecture into music with Mia Salsjo as she composes the Sydney Harbour Bridge; and meet sculptor Jason Lim.
April 16, 2023, midnight
S3E7 - Jen Cloher, TMAG, Thabani Tshuma
Namila's at Melbourne's NGV International; singer-songwriter Jen Cloher discusses their new album; cultural objects return to lutruwita for an important new exhibition at TMAG; and a performance by slam-poet Thabani Tshuma.
April 23, 2023, midnight
S3E8 - Reuben Kaye, Daniel Riley
Namila checks out what's on at Heide; Reuben Kaye talks cabaret, community and catharsis; we talk to Daniel Riley, Australian Dance Theatre's first Indigenous Artistic Director; and meet Malian musician Viex Farka Toure.
April 30, 2023, midnight
S3E9 - The Poison of Polygamy, wani toaishara
The Poison of Polygamy appears at La Boite Theatre, we speak with wani toaishara about their photography practice. Bus Stop filmmakers interview ballet dancers at Queensland Theatre and we hear from a master of the Veena.
May 7, 2023, midnight
S3E10 - Mithu Sen, Classics for Kids, Bandura
Indian artist Mithu Sen brings mOTHERTONGUE to ACCA in Melbourne. ABC Classic shares lesser-known music for kids, we meet Dr Kirsten Lyttle to learn about her multimedia art practice and hear from a master of the Bandura.
May 14, 2023, midnight
S3E11 - Lacework, Perth Design Week, Computer Art
Maggie Hensel-Brown shares her lacemaking practice, and we head to Perth Design Week. Bass guitarist Eric Avery shares his story on INSTRUMENTAL. We see how computers can make art and chat to Dr Leuli Eshraghi.
May 21, 2023, midnight
S3E12 - Jessica Cottis, Germaine Acogny, Slammed
We meet conductor and synesthete Jessica Cottis; Namila meets the "mother of contemporary African dance" Germaine Acogny before chatting with artist Nani Puspasari; plus a performance from slam poet Rania Ahmed.
May 28, 2023, midnight
S3E13 - WAH-WAH, Youkhana, Ajak Kwai
We meet Kaylene Milner, the designer working with artists and musicians to make iconic jumpers; chat with Nathaniel Youkhana ahead of their Australian Fashion Week debut; plus hear from Sudanese singer-songwriter Ajak Kwai.
June 4, 2023, midnight
S3E14 - Tina Turner, Rod McNicol, Ugly Art
We meet the stars of Tina Turner: The Musical; Namila heads to the Fitzroy studio of acclaimed portrait photographer Rod McNicol; we get a lesson in ugly art; plus a spotlight on the work of Arts Project Australia.
June 11, 2023, midnight
S3E15 - The Torch, VIVID, UFO, Mdou Moctar
We visit The Torch, a program for First Nations artists with experience of the prison system; head to VIVID; meld miniatures, theatre, live cinema and UFOs with re:group collective; and meet Nigerien guitarist Mdou Moctar.
June 18, 2023, midnight
S3E16 - Straw Marquetry, The Other Art Fair
We meet 'the punks' updating the art of 17th century straw marquetry; Namila drops by the home of artists Nabilah Nordin and Nick Modrewski; we visit The Other Art Fair; plus, a performance by slam poet Zaynab Ibrahim.
June 25, 2023, midnight
S3E17 - The Social Studio, Food Art, Cash Savage
Namila visits the enterprising not-for-profit, The Social Studio; we dive into the ABC archive in search of food; meet South African musician Desire Marea; get a lesson on managing envy; plus, Cash Savage performs.
July 2, 2023, midnight
S3E18 - NAIDOC Week Special
Art Works regular Rowdie Walden hosts our NAIDOC Special. We check out emerging First Nations artists in WA; meet artist Bobbi Lockyer; slam poet Dominic Guerrera performs; plus a masterclass in the yidaki from King Stingray.
July 9, 2023, midnight
S3E19 - ROCKAMORA, Evi Ferrier, Karen Marks
Artist Kasper Schmidt Mumm cares for a bully; Evi Ferrier invites us into her mosaic home; Namila chats with artist Aida Azin; Karen Marks performs her rediscovered 1981 hit song; while Jason Phu is coming for your toys...
July 16, 2023, midnight
S3E20 - The Huxleys, Fulu Miziki, Bruno Booth
Namila chats costume, gender and the importance of role-models with The Huxleys; Congolese Afrofuturists Fulu Miziki transform garbage into music; we meet disabled artist Bruno Booth; plus, slam poet Sarah Lock performs.
July 23, 2023, midnight
S3E21 - Jamaica Moana, Paul Ryan, Ida Sophia
We meet performance artist and Ramsay Prize winner Ida Sophia; Jamaica Moana gives us a lesson in ballroom; painter Paul Ryan talks to us about his collaborations with musician Bill Callahan; plus, Thando performs.
July 30, 2023, midnight
S3E22 - Underwater Sculptures, Tee Ken Ng
This week, we go diving on the Great Barrier Reef with underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor; enjoy a classical concert by candlelight; meet artist and award-winning animator Tee Ken Ng; plus slam poet Mel Ree performs.
Aug. 6, 2023, midnight
S3E23 - Lindy Lee, Halo Vocal Ensemble
This week we find inspiration with Lindy Lee; meet Halo Vocal Ensemble and art influenced by dogs; Namila chats with Jordy van den Nieuwendijk; and the latest in our Instrumental Series with Koto master Satsuki Odamura.
Aug. 13, 2023, midnight
S3E24 - GOMA, The Weekend, Brendan Huntley
Namila visits GOMA; The Weekend puts ageing and female friendship centre stage; designer Gary Bigeni talks colour confidence; we visit Brendan Huntley in his studio; plus, Classic Duets with Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs.
Aug. 20, 2023, midnight
S3E25 - Now or Never, STCSA, Joseph Tawadros
This week, Namila is at Narrm's newest festival Now or Never; Zahra Newman embodies Billie Holiday; we get a synth lesson at Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio; and musical maestro Joseph Tawadros introduces us to the Oud.
Aug. 27, 2023, midnight
S3E26 - Moulin Rouge, MIFF, The Chairs
Guest host Rowdie Walden is at Moulin Rouge! The Musical; we look bravely at a new crop of Australian horror films at MIFF; things get absurd with The Chairs; plus a fresh perspective from Adelaide's Restless Dance Theatre.
Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
S3E27 - Erotic Films, Judy Watson, Olivia Davies
Artist and filmmaker Charis Schwarz talks legacy and sex aids; we meet acclaimed Waanyi artist Judy Watson to discuss her expansive practice; meet WASO composer-in-residence Olivia Davies; plus Ernest Aines performs.
Sept. 10, 2023, midnight
S3E28 - Raphaela Rosella, Mikaela Stafford
Namila meets digital artist Mikaela Stafford; artist Raphaela Rosella shares her co-created archive confronting incarceration at Brisbane's IMA; Art of the Cover with Sarah Mary Chadwick; plus, slam poet Huda the Goddess.
Sept. 17, 2023, midnight
S3E29 - Arts Week 2023 - Happy Making
From eel skin violins to paper flowers; from self-care compositions to performing with pressure sensitive floors, we meet a range of creatives for some making insights and some how-to inspiration.
Sept. 24, 2023, midnight
S3E30 - Desert Mob, Dalisa Pigram, Ron Hurley
Guest host Rowdie Walden is at Desert Mob with Hetti Perkins; we meet Marrugeku's Dalisa Pigram in Broome; Angelina Hurley shares her father Ron's legacy; we follow the Journey Down; and slam poet Laurie May performs.
Oct. 1, 2023, midnight
Network: ABC TV Plus
Episode Runtime: 28 min.
Season Runtime: 2860 min.
Released: May 5, 2021
Last Air Date: Oct. 1, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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