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Closer Look

Closer Look

By: Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria
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 Closer Look is the podcast that brings you inside the world of museums and galleries across Victoria, Australia. Join your host, Maria Pia Dunne, as she explores the state's most captivating exhibitions and cultural spaces. Maria Pia takes you behind the scenes to uncover the fascinating stories and meticulous work involved in creating these vibrant cultural hubs. With exclusive interviews, insightful commentary, and a deep dive into the art and history that shape our community.Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria Art
Episodes
  • Showtime | How do you show a show?

    Showtime | How do you show a show?
    Feb 25 2025

    In the fifth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the world of showtime by exploring Melbourne Royal's Virtual Museum and the Australian Performing Arts Collection. These collections showcase how stories from various performances and shows are carefully preserved.We speak to Meghan Grech Project Coordinator Heritage at Melbourne Royal as well as Margot Anderson Head of Curatorial at Art Centre Melbourne. Featured in this episode is a look at daredevils, showbags, Dame Nellie Melba and clown shoes.


    Melbourne Royal Virtual MuseumAustralian Performing Arts CollectionHosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne.Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
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    19 mins
  • Family | Who Are Your Family, and Do They Belong? - Part Two

    Family | Who Are Your Family, and Do They Belong? - Part Two
    Dec 23 2024

    In this fourth episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this second part, Kav will explore their connection with Fiji through a visit to the Te Pasifika Gallery in Melbourne Museum. We speak to Sione Napi Francis, long-time contributor to the Gallery, and current curator Jade Hadfield. The Te Pasifika Gallery (Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika - Melbourne Museum) is a permanent gallery in Melbourne Museum which is currently closed to the public for redevelopment. Melbourne Museum is open 9am to 5pm daily. Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne and Kav P. Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast. The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
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    14 mins
  • Family | Who Are Your Family, and Do They Belong? - Part One

    Family | Who Are Your Family, and Do They Belong? - Part One
    Nov 1 2024

    In this third episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this first part, Maria will explore her own Italian heritage through a visit to Museo Italiano.


    We speak to Elizabeth Triarico, Manager of the Italian Historical Society and Museo Italiano.

    Museo Italiano is a permanent exhibition space in the Co.As.It. building, open Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 1pm-5pm, except public holidays.


    Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne and Kav P.


    Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.


    The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
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    14 mins

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