Art Smitten

Marcie discusses with Tom and Connor one of Mudcrabs' recent major shows: "Bab Crabulous and the Dinosaur Dilemma. Directed by Finn Lloyd and Iszzy Williamson and produced by Nicholas Kirkby, it's a sketch show set in the year 3000, with the titular protagonist Bab Crabulous going on a whole lot of timey-wimey adventures, and (sometimes quite literally) inviting the audience to participate in the wacky hijinks.

While the show has finished its initial run, information about it can be found here: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/uht-bab-crabulous-and-the-dinosaur-dilemma/

Melbourne University Comedy Revue Board, or MUDCRABS is a comedy theatre group. More information about them can be found at their website: https://mudcrabscomedy.org/?fbclid=IwAR0uNuh3ZNGXe5LgraRJoimFHlBc4CM-QsNLJ_0hoqpCyMVeXRShNU3GOwU

As well as their socials on Facebook: @MUComedyRevueBoard, Instagram: mudcrabs_comedy, Twitter: @MUCRB and Youtube: ComedyRevueBoard

Originally premiered on Sunday 20th October. Edited and produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo.

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Fresh from the reveal of his work The Late Supper – commissioned as part of the 2019 Art Trams Project – artist Nyein Chan Aung spoke with co-hosts Sharni Hill and Nick Angus about the inspiration for his art, working on a large scale, and his upcoming exhibition at Black Cat Gallery in Collingwood.

For more information about Nyein and his work, visit his official website: nyeinaung.com

Segment originally aired Wednesday, October 16th. Produced by Tom Parry.
Image courtesy of publicist.

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Prior to the Melbourne Fringe Festival, Sam Lohs & Rosie Burgess – otherwise known as the Tuck Shop Ladies – swung by the Art Smitten studios to promote their live show All Rhyme, No Reason, and brought a couple of instruments with them to ask the eternal question: "Why are there no baby pigeons?"

Sam and Rosie are currently touring Victoria. To find out exactly where they're headed, have a sneak of their official Facebook page.

Segment originally aired Sunday, August 18th. Image courtesy of the artists.

Presenter: Ben Polazzon
Co-host/Editor: Tom Parry
Co-host/Producer: Marcie Di Bartolomeo

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Presented annually by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Archibald Prize is Australia’s highest honour for portraiture. One of this year’s finalists is Bridgette McNab, whose entry is an oil painting of fashion designer Karla Špetić (pictured).

In this segment, Bridgette chats with Liam, Monisha and Christian about her upbringing in regional Australia, how she came to pursue a career in art and why she chose Karla as her subject.

Bridgette’s portrait of Karla, and many other Archibald entries, are currently on display at the TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville. For more information, head to the official TarraWarra website.

Segment originally aired Wednesday, September 25th. Produced and edited by Christian Tsoutsouvas.

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In preparation for the Australian Burlesque Festival, performer Camilla Cream came by the Art Smitten studios to discuss the history of the artform, and more, with co-hosts Liam, Monisha and Christian.

The Australian Burlesque Festival is touring nationally until October 20th. More information can be found via the official website.

Segment originally aired Wednesday, September 25th. Produced and edited by Christian Tsoutsouvas.

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As the Senior Curator of Asian Art at the National Gallery of Victoria, Wayne Crothers was responsible for sourcing and promoting artwork for this year's Winter Masterpieces collection: Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang. Wayne spoke with co-hosts Charlie and Tom about the exhibition.

Segment originally aired Wednesday, June 5th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry.

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Aspiring curator Vidya Sai Rajan speaks with Christian and Monisha about what it's like to work with artist/diva/visionary Marina Abramolizardvic.

A gala is being held in Marina's honour this Thursday as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. For more information, head to the official Fringe website.

Segment originally aired Wednesday, September 18th. Produced by Christian Tsoutsouvas; edited by Tom Parry.

Image courtesy of the artist.

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Jitan and Mairin interview Rosy Carrick for her upcoming Fringe show Passionate Machine, and have a jolly good time!

In the show, Rosy Carrick has to build a time machine – because her future self has already done so and is now stuck 100 years in the past. Her limited knowledge of doing so however means she must summon the help of those in the know when it comes to quantum physics and other sciences to do with time travel to save her future self!

Passionate Machine is all about time travel and self determination, and has mad Doctor Who vibes! Passionate Machine premieres September 16th at the Butterfly club and runs until September 22nd. If you want to catch the show, you can do so on the Fringe website here: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/passionate-machine/

Originally broadcasted Sunday September 15th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo.

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Jitan and Mairin interview Mark Salvestro for his upcoming Fringe show "Will To Be", a one-man show exploring legacy, sexuality, and shame, married with the words of William Shakespeare and music of the 1960s. 

You can find the show on the Fringe website via this link:  https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/the-will-to-be

Originally broadcasted on Sunday September 1st. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of Fringe Festival. 

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To promote his upcoming Melbourne Fringe show Kieran Bullock Build Ikea Furniture On Stage and Talks To The Audience, comedian Kieran Bullock stopped by the Art Smitten studios to talk shop about his show's self-explanatory title, his inspiration and being rejected by Guinness World Records with co-hosts Liam, Monisha and Christian.

Segment originally aired Wednesday, September 11th. Produced by Tom Parry.

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