National Museum of Australia

An evolving collection of recordings of key past and current lectures, forums and symposiums held at the National Museum of Australia - listen to them anywhere, anytime, or subscribe to our podcast service.

Recent programs

> NEW! Emily: The impossible modernist panel discussion

How does the work of Emily compare stylistically and conceptually with modernism? Can Emily's work be considered abstract expressionist? Exhibition curator Margo Neale and Sydney Morning Herald art critic John McDonald explore these questions with ABC journalist Virginia Trioli.

> NEW! The making of Australian Journeys - Martha Sear

Senior curator Martha Sear provides a comprehensive overview of the stories and the objects that will make up the Australian Journeys gallery

> NEW! George Reid: A journey through three parliaments - Martha Sear

Senior curator Martha Sear discusses items in the National Historical Collection that once belonged to Sir George Reid, a key figure in Australia's Federation-era political history.

> Emily: 'Why do those fellas paint like me ...?'

In this symposium curators, academics, art dealers and critics explore the legacy of Emily Kame Kngwarreye, and a panel of Japanese community speakers exchange cultural perspectives on the Emily experience.

> Janet on the spot

Renowned art collector Janet Holmes à Court discusses with exhibition curator Margo Neale why she finds the work of Emily so deeply moving.

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