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The Gallery Talk

The Gallery Talk

By: Bendigo Art Gallery
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The Gallery Talk is the official podcast of Bendigo Art Gallery. This podcast brings together artists, curators, educators and creative thinkers to explore the stories behind the art. From blockbuster exhibitions and collection highlights to creative practice, cultural trends and behind-the-scenes moments, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the ideas shaping our world. Whether you're a passionate arts lover, a curious learner, or discovering Bendigo Art Gallery for the first time, The Gallery Talk invites you into the conversation.© 2026 Bendigo Art Gallery Art
Episodes
  • Ronnie van Hout: The Artist, the Doppelganger and the Giant Hand

    Ronnie van Hout: The Artist, the Doppelganger and the Giant Hand
    Jul 28 2026

    What happens when an artist turns himself into the artwork?

    In the first episode of The Gallery Talk, Lauren Ellis sits down with with Melbourne-based New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout to explore a career shaped by humour, self-reflection and the uncanny.

    From works held in the Bendigo Art Gallery collection to large-scale public sculptures, Ronnie discusses revisiting old ideas, reimagining past works, and why he continues to return to himself as both subject and source material. Together, they unpack themes of identity, memory, self-portraiture and the unexpected role humour plays in helping us make sense of the world.

    The conversation also explores the story behind Quasi, the giant hand-and-face sculpture currently standing on View Street, and how a work can spark fascination, curiosity and strong public reaction.

    Cover photo: Leon Schoots
    Music: Jazz Drums - Aktasok

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    34 mins
  • Introducing: The Gallery Talk

    Introducing: The Gallery Talk
    Jul 17 2026

    This podcast brings together artists, curators, educators and creative thinkers to explore the stories behind the art. From blockbuster exhibitions and collection highlights to creative practice, cultural trends and behind-the-scenes moments, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the ideas shaping our world.

    Music: Jazz Drums - Aktasok

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    1 min
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