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Michael Sorkin - Nielson Design Lecture

Professor Michael Sorkin, Distinguished Professor of Architecture and Director of the Graduate Program in Urban Design at the City Collage of New York.

In this webcast Prof. Michael Sorkin, guest speaker of the inaugural Nielson Design Lecture speaks on the theme of designing for the future.

Speaker: Michael Sorkin
Duration: 1:21:08 minutes
Date: 7 November 2009
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The Henson case

The Australian Prime Minister called them ‘absolutely revolting’. Their removal from a Sydney art gallery was hailed by the Daily Telegraph as a ‘Victory for Decency’. Cate Blanchett and members of the arts community claimed charges laid over them would affect Australia’s cultural reputation. In this webcast David Marr discusses his recent book The Henson case, which examines the pornography/art debate with exclusive interviews with Bill Henson, members of the NSW police force, child abuse campaigners and important figures in the Australian arts scene.

Speakers: David Marr
Duration: 1:06:07 minutes
Date: 8 October 2008
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John McDonald: a critic's take on Australian contemporary art

Join John McDonald, one of Australia’s best-known art critics, in a lively conversation about contemporary Australian art with art curator Timothy Morrell. John and Timothy discuss art studios, art markets, the National Gallery of Australia, the Archibald Prize, and much more.

Speaker:  John McDonald and Timothy Morrell
Duration:  1:05:15 minutes
Date:  5 April 2008
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Freestyle Books symposium

Artists, curators, writers and art lovers joined together for an afternoon celebration of the rich world of artist' books. The Freestyle Books symposium coincided with the major exhibition of artists' books at the State Library of Queensland.

Speaker: Opening address - Dr Alex Selenitsch
Duration: 22:03 minutes
Date: 26 July 2008
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Speakers: Unfolding stories - Jonathon Tse, Dr Anna Poletti and Dianne Fogwell
Duration:  1:03:08 minutes
Date: 26 July 2008
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Speakers: Social change - Professor Ian Howard, Peter Lyssiotis and Judy Watson
Duration:  1:01:54 minutes
Date: 26 July 2008
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Speakers: Collaboration - Noreen Graham, Leah King- Smith, Duncan King-Smith, Anne Kirker, Normana Wright and Ron McBurnie
Duration:  1:12:32 minutes
Date: 26 July 2008
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