The Art Of...

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  • ABC (AU)
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Magic
Episode overview
Namila Benson and Zoe Norton Lodge ask when it comes to magic should we solve or savour it? With Grammy winner Jacob Collier, mentalist Lawrence Leung, designer Marg Horwell, artist Hayley Millar-Baker and a tiny lab-grown brain.
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Winning
Episode overview
Do we care too much about winning? To find out, Namila Benson enters a unique competition and talks to artists Abdul Abdullah, Jamie Cooper, Woopsyang and musician Nooky.
2x3
Looking Good
Episode overview
"Why are we so fixated on looking good?" Artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran seeks answers from photographer William Yang, model and mentor Elaine George, artist Joan Ross and choreographer Kelly Abbey.
2x4
The Inner Child
Episode overview
On a journey to discover what happened to her inner child, Namila Benson seeks advice from beloved painter Ken Done, award winning ceramicist Glenn Barkley and mischievous puppeteers The Snuff Puppets.
2x5
Space
Episode overview
Star Trek actor and artist Jess Bush asks "Can we go into space without messing it up?" For answers, Jess talks to musician Stev Kilbey, as well as artists Serwah Attafuah, Amos Gebhardt and Shirween Taweel.
2x6
Taboo
Episode overview
In The Art of Taboo, we meet "Piss Christ" artist Andres Serrano, our rep at the 2026 Venice Biennale Khaled Sabsabi, as well as artists Sam Peterson, Latai Taumopeou and curator Sione Francis. Guest hosted by Brook Andrew.
2x7
Memory
Episode overview
Namila Benson meets artists Laurie Anderson, Aretha Brown and comedian Alok. Feel the power of music with Aaron Choulai and Tatana Village Choir and Rewire Musical Memories Choir for people living with dementia.
2x8
Home
Episode overview
Namila travels back to PNG for 50 years of Independence and explores the diaspora experience with artists Grace Dlabik, Wendy Mocke, Lesley Wengembo and musicians including Airileke, Sprigga Mek and Yirrumul.