Mike Parr rerflects on the unconventional printmaking processes and historical underpinnings of his work Polish mud 1995.

Dr Christopher Chapman, Curator, National Portrait Gallery, discusses selected works and their relationship to the human body.

In association with International Museums Day: a talk by one of Australia’s most well–known sculptors, Bert Flugelman, who discusses public art in the context of his own work. Devised by the International Council of Museums, International Museums Day has been celebrated all over the world since 1977. It was developed to focus attention on the work done by museums and galleries and promote the role of museums and museum professionals around the world.

Debra Dawes discusses her work Parallel planes 2007.

Les Kossatz discusses his work in the Soft Sculpture exhibition.

Lauren Berkowitz discusses her work in the Soft Sculpture exhibition.

Sadie Chandler discusses her work in the Soft Sculpture exhibition.

Vivienne Binns discusses her works Japanese fabric III 2001 and Nylon over the Lachlan 2005.

Peter Perry, Director, Castlemaine Gallery and Historical Museum, and author of Max Meldrum and associates: their art, lives and influences, speaks about selected works in the exhibition Misty moderns.

Dr Elisabeth Findlay, Lecturer, Art History, Australian National University, discusses Degas’ enigmatic and compelling portraits.