Episodes

  • 04-12-2025 - Show 52 - The Collective Art of Friendship

    04-12-2025 - Show 52 - The Collective Art of Friendship
    Dec 4 2025
    Show 52 - The Collective Art of Friendship - Do your artistic tastes outstrip your spending power? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pool resources with friends and purchase art as a group? Explore the fascinating world of art collectives in this unique discussion with collective member Tess McLaughlan, and consultant (and local gallerist) Vanessa Cook. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    23 mins
  • Show 51 - Catching up with the Forrester Gallery

    Show 51 - Catching up with the Forrester Gallery
    Nov 6 2025
    What does it take to run a major regional gallery? Curator Anna McLean talks to Sally about the Forrester Gallery’s rich history and exciting plans for expansion. Anna discusses some of her favourite items in the Forrester’s collection, including some exciting new acquisitions representing North Otago’s Chinese community. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    25 mins
  • Show 50 - Paradise of Imagination

    Show 50 - Paradise of Imagination
    Oct 2 2025
    Show 50 - Paradise of Imagination - Curatorial Intern Anya Samarasinghe discusses the new DPAG show, Paradise of Imagination: Medieval and Modern Encounters. Join Anya and Sally as they talk about the challenges and rewards of combining medieval and modern artworks, the connections that emerged, and the unexpected riches to be found in Dunedin's public collections. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    20 mins
  • Sightlines - 04-09-2025 - Show 49 - Spotlight on the Visual Studies Research Network

    Sightlines - 04-09-2025 - Show 49 - Spotlight on the Visual Studies Research Network
    Sep 4 2025
    Show 49 - Spotlight on the Visual Studies Research Network This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    25 mins
  • Sightlines - 07-08-2025 - Show 48 - Peter Cleverley from Kakanui to the World

    Sightlines - 07-08-2025 - Show 48 - Peter Cleverley from Kakanui to the World
    Aug 7 2025
    Show 48 - Peter Cleverley from Kakanui to the World - Peter Cleverley lives in the tiny hamlet of Kakanui but is a major presence on the visual arts scene in North Otago and beyond. Join Sally to hear about the profound effect his extensive travels, contact with indigenous communities, and experience of the kindness of strangers have had on his creative practice. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    25 mins
  • Sightlines - 03-07-2025 - Show 47 - Alistair Fox - Writing between transience and eternity

    Sightlines - 03-07-2025 - Show 47 - Alistair Fox - Writing between transience and eternity
    Jul 3 2025
    Show 47 - Alistair Fox - Writing between transience and eternity - Arriving unexpectedly at art writing from a background in literature and Renaissance history, Emeritus Professor Alistair Fox has recently published a profound study of Kakanui artist Peter Cleverley. Join interviewer Sally McMillan as she explores Alistair's fascination with the artist's multi-dimensional imaginative process.. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    25 mins
  • Sightlines - 05-06-2025 - Show 46 - FE29 Gallery - Cecilia Mickelsen and Megan Mickelsen

    Sightlines - 05-06-2025 - Show 46 - FE29 Gallery - Cecilia Mickelsen and Megan Mickelsen
    Jun 5 2025
    Show 46 - FE29 Gallery - Cecilia Mickelsen and Megan Mickelsen - This month, Sally interviews Cecilia and Megan Mickelsen, owners of the remarkable FE29 gallery in St Clair. This gallery is unusual in that it is based in the owners' residence, with work exhibited in every possible space, including bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen! Hear them discuss how they met, early gallery experiments, and how they came to represent such an enviable list of artists. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • Sightlines - 01-05-2025 - Show 45 - Feathers, Sequins, Vintage Glamour - The Eden Hore Collection

    Sightlines - 01-05-2025 - Show 45 - Feathers, Sequins, Vintage Glamour - The Eden Hore Collection
    May 1 2025
    Show 45 - Feathers, Sequins, Vintage Glamour - The Eden Hore Collection - How did a farmer from Naseby come to own one of the most significant collections of 70s and 80s designer dresses in NZ? Fashion historian Jane Malthus discusses the Eden Hore Collection, the enduring appeal of vintage fashion, and the genesis of her stunning new book, Central Otago Couture. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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    24 mins