Acca Podcast

Internationally acclaimed Irish-born, London-based artist Eva Rothschild discusses her new and recent sculptural works with Max Delany Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA in the lead up the first survey exhibition of her work in Australia at ACCA. This conversation is presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria. This event was recorded on Saturday 22 September 2018, hosted at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Further references: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/eva-rothschild/

This forum considers the role of the curator in relation to Indigenous artists and communities, and address some of the challenges and recent trends in curating Indigenous art today, as well as what the future might look like for Indigenous art and curatorial practice in Australia and internationally. Convened by Hannah Presley, Curator, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne Guest speakers: Tina Baum, Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Bruce McLean, Curator of Indigenous Australian Art at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane Coby Edgar, Assistant Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Art gallery of New South Wales, Sydney; This event was recorded on Monday 27 August 2018 Resources: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/ https://acca.melbourne/program/indigenous-art-and-curatorial-practice/

Diversity has become an increasingly popular concept, but what if we thought about diversity as more than the inclusion of difference? In this lecture, writer, arts worker and community organiser, Eugenia Flynn explores alternative narratives, ideas of re-centring and notions of multiplicity in order to challenge and provoke. This lecture is presented by WRITING & CONCEPTS alongside ACCA’s exhibition 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness' (2018). This lecture was recorded on Thursday 13 September 2018. Resources: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/ http://writingandconcepts.com.au/index.php/2018-speaker-series/ https://acca.melbourne/program/writing-concepts-eugenia-flynn-beyond-indifference-more-than-difference/

Jenny Schlenzka, recently appointed Artistic Director of Performance Space New York, speaks about new challenges for Performance Space New York and focus on the new direction she is bringing to the organisation, and reflect upon new developments and challenges curating and exhibiting performance art. This keynote lecture is presented as part of MEL&NYC, a citywide cultural festival celebrating all things Melbourne and New York City from June to August 2018. Supported by the Victorian Government. This lecture was recorded on 16 August 2018 at ACCA. Resources: https://performancespacenewyork.org/ https://acca.melbourne/program/jenny-schlenzka-new-challenges-for-performance-space-new-york/

Peter Waples-Crowe on Sexuality and Aboriginal Community Health Work: In this lecture, Ngarigo queer artist Peter Waples-Crowe discusses how Aboriginal community health work has influenced his art and sense of identity. This talk was recorded at ACCA on Monday 16 July 2018 Further information: https://acca.melbourne/program/uncommon-knowledge-peter-waples-crowe-on-sexuality-and-aboriginal-community-health-work/ https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/ Image: Peter Waples-Crowe, Black Magic series 2017–18 (detail), mixed media on canvas, 30 x 30 cm (each). Courtesy the artist

Uncle Jack Charles speaks about his work in prisons and with the community, and sings 'Son of Mine' a poem by Oodgeroo Noonuccal put to music by Uncle Jack Charles. This is track 9 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Black Elvis (Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie)performs at the fire for Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 8 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Robert Fielding talks about fire at Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 7 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Story by Vicki Couzens. This is track 6 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Robbie Bundle performs his song 'Know Who You Are'. Introduced by Uncle Larry Walsh. This is track 5 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Story by Uncle Larry Walsh. This is track 4 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Introduction by Uncle Larry Walsh and Vicki Couzens. This is track 3 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Jason Tamiru introduction to Dhumba Narbethong. This is track 2 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Welcome to Country by N'arweet Carolyn Briggs, Boon Wurrung Elder and Director, Boon Wurrung Foundation. This is track 1 of 9 for Dhumba Narbethong, an afternoon of storytelling and song around the fire in the ACCA courtyard Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Specials thanks to Aunty Fay Muir, Boon Wurrung Language Custodian for the name Dhumba Narbethong (lively chats/stories). Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Hear Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, SA, talk about her new series 'Seven Sistas' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Hear Western Arrernte artist Vincent Namatjira from Indulkana on the APY Lands, SA, talk about his new work 'Welcome to Indulkana' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Hear Western Aranda and Yankunytjatjara artist Robert Fielding from Mimili community on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, talk about his new work photographic, video and installation works commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness'. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Western Arrernte artist Mervyn Rubuntja represented by Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Arts Centre with exhibiting artist Benita Clements speaks about the watercolour landscape painting tradition of Ntaria/Hermannsburg. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Hear Sydney-based Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones speak about his new work 'untitled (gidyirriga)' 2018 commissioned by ACCA for 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness.' Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/

Hear the introduction to ACCA's exhibition 'A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness' from curator Hannah Presley. Recorded on Saturday 7 July 2018. Program made possible with support of Program Partners: Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, Presenting Partner Creative Victoria and Lead Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Further info: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/a-lightness-of-spirit-is-the-measure-of-happiness/